- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Spain
- Iranshahr
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iranshahr, Iran compared to Alicante, Spain

Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Iranshahr (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €8 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €7 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 46,750 (€0.91) | €2.90 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 21,000 (€0.41) | €0.95 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 42,500 (€0.82) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 16,333 (€0.32) | €1.80 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 70,000 (€1.36) | €6 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 27,750 (€0.54) | €1.45 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,750 (€0.27) | €0.89 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.64 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 24,333 (€0.47) | €1.60 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,667 (€0.42) | €0.87 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Iranshahr (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,000,000 (€523) | €700 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €475 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 400,000 (€8) | €84 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€19) | €37 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 18,000,000 (€349) | €326 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.61 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Iranshahr (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (€21) | €92 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€19) | €26 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Iranshahr (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (€0.19) | €1.19 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 275,000 (€5.33) | €32 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Iranshahr (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 24,000 (€0.47) | €5.41 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.52 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.71 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €12 | - | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Iranshahr (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.85) | €26 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 140,000 (€2.71) | €16 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 300,000 (€5.82) | €92 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 500,000 (€10) | €30 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.57 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 800,000 (€16) | €41 | - 62% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iranshahr (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,356
(﷼ 69,933,486)
in Iranshahr.
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