- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Spain
- Abadan
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abadan, Iran compared to Algeciras, Spain

Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Abadan (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.92) | €9 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.86) | €6 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 60,000 (€1.17) | €4.15 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,333 (€0.45) | €0.73 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 41,333 (€0.80) | €1.83 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.58) | €1.00 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 93,333 (€1.82) | €7 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (€0.68) | €1.04 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 31,667 (€0.62) | €0.67 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.47 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 27,870 (€0.54) | €1.37 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 14,719 (€0.29) | €0.82 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Abadan (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 22,897,900 (€446) | €528 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 9,947,130 (€194) | €343 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,603,310 (€70) | €103 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,099,200 (€741) | €575 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,793,400 (€210) | €275 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€19) | €80 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,905,730 (€37) | €34 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 33,829,500 (€658) | €406 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,449,500 (€203) | €92 | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.92) | €2.00 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 154,583 (€3.01) | €9 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Abadan (Iran) is 2% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,454,550 (€48) | €48 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,580,860 (€31) | €28 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,489,490 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,997,220 (€58) | €75 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Abadan (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 562,945,000 (€10,953) | €24,340 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,801 (€0.19) | €1.38 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 283,333 (€5.51) | €22 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Abadan (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 71,667 (€1.39) | €5.00 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 110,000 (€2.14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 153,967 (€3.00) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.89) | €12 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 91,667 (€1.78) | €2.50 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 177,155 (€3.45) | €2.00 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 96,667 (€1.88) | €1.65 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 64,049 (€1.25) | €1.51 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.92) | €10 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Abadan (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 368,227 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 130,000 (€2.53) | €14 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 433,333 (€8) | €83 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 717,668 (€14) | €50 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 56,667 (€1.10) | €3.70 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (€0.02) | €0.28 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 651,615 (€13) | €37 | - 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 93,333 (€1.82) | €4.49 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abadan (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €992
(﷼ 50,966,747)
in Abadan.
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