- Cost of Living
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- Arak
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Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Almería, Spain

Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Arak (Iran) is 57% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.82) | €11 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (€2.31) | €5.61 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (€0.77) | €2.94 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 (€0.50) | €0.97 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.96) | €2.13 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (€0.39) | €1.37 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.58) | €5.00 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (€0.63) | €1.75 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (€0.56) | €1.24 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.63 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.94 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (€0.43) | €1.39 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (€0.17) | €0.53 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Arak (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,000,000 (€328) | €678 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (€130) | €439 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (€10) | €89 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (€68) | €463 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (€23) | €325 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (€11) | €66 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (€77) | €27 | + 185% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (€328) | €414 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (€96) | €73 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.93) | €10 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (€36) | €79 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (€10) | €25 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (€36) | €65 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (€12) | €73 | - 84% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (€28,932) | €19,000 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (€0.11) | €1.27 | - 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (€3.47) | €29 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 (€1.45) | €7 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (€2.65) | €2.78 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (€2.03) | €2.97 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (€0.87) | €2.01 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (€1.25) | €11 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.86) | €25 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (€1.25) | €12 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 700,000 (€14) | €46 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.96) | €2.10 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (€0.01) | €0.17 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.42 | - | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,098
(﷼ 56,912,979)
in Arak.
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