- Cost of Living
- Iran
- India
- Rasht
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rasht, Iran compared to Allahabad, India

Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Rasht (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 175,000 (₨276) | ₨261 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 116,667 (₨184) | ₨296 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 67,000 (₨106) | ₨113 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,286 (₨40) | ₨44 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 53,333 (₨84) | ₨118 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 23,000 (₨36) | ₨27 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 64,000 (₨101) | ₨271 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 34,000 (₨54) | ₨102 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 26,667 (₨42) | ₨20 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨92 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 28,571 (₨45) | ₨60 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 9,143 (₨14) | ₨28 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Rasht (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 11,333,300 (₨17,875) | ₨21,558 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,666,670 (₨13,669) | ₨16,882 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 840,553 (₨1,326) | ₨3,586 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (₨23,658) | ₨13,943 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000,000 (₨4,732) | ₨11,333 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 600,000 (₨946) | ₨2,000 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 750,000 (₨1,183) | ₨1,415 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 18,700,000 (₨29,493) | ₨32,610 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,694,910 (₨13,714) | ₨10,757 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 495,375 (₨781) | ₨277 | + 182% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59,566 (₨94) | ₨888 | - 89% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Rasht (Iran) is 34% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,325,000 (₨3,667) | ₨1,805 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,450,000 (₨2,287) | ₨1,948 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,060,000 (₨4,826) | ₨2,695 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,625,000 (₨2,563) | ₨2,495 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Rasht (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,979,090,000 (₨3,121,402) | ₨989,189 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 8,600 (₨14) | ₨54 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 389,976 (₨615) | ₨3,050 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 114,267 (₨180) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Rasht (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 41,189 (₨65) | ₨500 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50,000 (₨79) | ₨80 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 575,000 (₨907) | ₨500 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 64,031 (₨101) | ₨200 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 90,000 (₨142) | ₨438 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 96,667 (₨152) | ₨164 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 52,597 (₨83) | ₨100 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20,487 (₨32) | ₨47 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 170,000 (₨268) | ₨134 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Rasht (Iran) is 29% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 226,417 (₨357) | ₨826 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 94,420 (₨149) | ₨381 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 588,701 (₨928) | ₨682 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 452,148 (₨713) | ₨3,993 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨100 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 88,750 (₨140) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 (₨39,430) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,608 (₨2.54) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 537,500 (₨848) | ₨1,000 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 70,000 (₨110) | ₨120 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rasht (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨62,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨52,211
(﷼ 33,103,603)
in Rasht.
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