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Cost of living in Ilam, Iran compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Ilam (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ [BM] 361,896 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 45,793 | ﷼ [BM] 275,075 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 29,299 | ﷼ [BM] 137,797 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 19,579 | ﷼ [BM] 59,372 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 30,000 | ﷼ [BM] 54,896 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 91,990 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 70,000 | ﷼ [BM] 310,767 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 40,000 | ﷼ [BM] 82,676 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 29,503 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ﷼ [BM] 30,951 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ﷼ [BM] 280,322 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ [BM] 19,140 | ﷼ [BM] 62,923 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 6,066 | ﷼ [BM] 22,527 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Ilam (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ [BM] 8,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 31,723,140 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ [BM] 25,154,814 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 1,200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,460,096 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ [BM] 22,880,840 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ [BM] 15,710,158 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,914,866 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 500,000 | ﷼ [BM] 969,020 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ [BM] 17,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 26,682,197 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 7,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 6,853,880 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 442,846 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ [BM] 650,822 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ilam (Iran) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,491,747 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,814,567 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ [BM] 4,886,840 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ [BM] 5,439,748 | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Ilam (Iran) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ [BM] 672,773,506 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 20,875 | ﷼ [BM] 28,712 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,121,289 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ [BM] 316,142 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ilam (Iran) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ [BM] 427,678 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ [BM] 347,844 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ [BM] 903,643 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ [BM] 154,545 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 123,527 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 156,833 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ [BM] 78,680 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ [BM] 78,963 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ [BM] 612,557 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ilam (Iran) is in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,573,249 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ [BM] 504,580 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,086,850 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,868,463 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ﷼ [BM] 344,735 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ [BM] 107,881 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 56,064 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ﷼ [BM] 38,982,553 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,530 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,785,525 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ [BM] 46,720 | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilam (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
489,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 396,130 KZT
(﷼ 50,971,069)
in Ilam.
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