- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Netherlands
- Sari
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sari, Iran compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Sari (Iran) is 68% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,165 (€3.92) | €15 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 148,571 (€2.91) | €8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 82,447 (€1.61) | €3.34 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.59) | €1.09 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 45,826 (€0.90) | €1.89 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,600 (€0.70) | €1.92 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 70,261 (€1.38) | €4.28 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.59) | €1.91 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,429 (€0.42) | €3.00 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.95 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 32,609 (€0.64) | €2.36 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (€0.10) | €1.38 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Sari (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,500,000 (€127) | €1,817 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 (€88) | €1,264 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500,000 (€10) | €162 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 300,000 (€5.87) | €81 | - 93% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 800,000 (€16) | €24 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,500,000 (€440) | €437 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,980,000 (€195) | €129 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 153,000 (€2.99) | €7 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Sari (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,251,650 (€24) | €87 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€39) | €31 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,655,650 (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,874,780 (€56) | €135 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Sari (Iran) is 28% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,204,610,000 (€23,576) | €25,000 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 8,987 (€0.18) | €1.76 | - 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Sari (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.89) | €31 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 330,000 (€6) | €3.58 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 110,000 (€2.15) | €3.74 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 110,000 (€2.15) | €2.80 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 66,000 (€1.29) | €1.37 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 171,000 (€3.35) | €1.63 | + 105% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.96) | €27 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Sari (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 408,096 (€8) | €49 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,870 (€2.37) | €20 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 508,696 (€10) | €60 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 153,771 (€3.01) | €2.70 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,640,000 (€502) | €582 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 600,000 (€12) | €32 | - 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 45,000 (€0.88) | €6.00 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sari (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,200
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,501
(﷼ 127,787,353)
in Sari.
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