- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Jordan
- Hamadan
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamadan, Iran compared to Amman, Jordan

Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Hamadan (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 116,667 (Dinar 1.968) | Dinar 4.000 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 224,675 (Dinar 3.790) | Dinar 4.935 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 47,995 (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 2.105 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 34,712 (Dinar 0.586) | Dinar 1.184 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 52,708 (Dinar 0.889) | Dinar 1.600 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,454 (Dinar 0.463) | Dinar 0.500 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 128,831 (Dinar 2.173) | Dinar 2.340 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 25,131 (Dinar 0.424) | Dinar 1.650 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 15,844 (Dinar 0.267) | Dinar 1.300 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.910 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,042 (Dinar 0.524) | Dinar 1.002 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 16,672 (Dinar 0.281) | Dinar 0.270 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Hamadan (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,000,000 (Dinar 202) | Dinar 558 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 407 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 987,500 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 45 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,750,000 (Dinar 148) | Dinar 314 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 7,000,000 (Dinar 118) | Dinar 223 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 23 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 300,000 (Dinar 5.061) | Dinar 31 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 7,666,670 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 315 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,750,000 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 122 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 40,000 (Dinar 0.675) | Dinar 4.798 | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 5.709 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Hamadan (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 63 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 816,667 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 55 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 72 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,083,330 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 73 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Hamadan (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 502,500,000 (Dinar 8,477) | Dinar 25,000 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 20,171 (Dinar 0.340) | Dinar 0.830 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,075,320 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Hamadan (Iran) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.687) | Dinar 2.527 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.687) | Dinar 4.761 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 22 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 370,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.887 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,000 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.289 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 211,000 (Dinar 3.559) | Dinar 3.234 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,000 (Dinar 1.012) | Dinar 1.231 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 257,500 (Dinar 4.344) | Dinar 2.503 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.687) | Dinar 7 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Hamadan (Iran) is 69% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 330,000 (Dinar 5.567) | Dinar 32 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 55,000 (Dinar 0.928) | Dinar 16 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 185,000 (Dinar 3.121) | Dinar 21 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 345,000 (Dinar 5.820) | Dinar 33 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35,000 (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 2.730 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 410 | - 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 425,000 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 46 | - 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 80,000 (Dinar 1.350) | Dinar 1.850 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hamadan (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,600
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 761
(﷼ 45,127,980)
in Hamadan.
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