- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Mashhad
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 247,866 ($5.90) | $12 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 170,635 ($4.06) | $8 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 67,536 ($1.61) | $5.26 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,335 ($0.72) | $0.99 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 58,194 ($1.39) | $3.59 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 26,019 ($0.62) | $5.70 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 86,195 ($2.05) | $8 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,723 ($0.92) | $4.01 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,719 ($0.40) | $2.45 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 36,617 ($0.87) | $2.76 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,587 ($0.66) | $2.61 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 26,064,300 ($621) | $2,100 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,564,400 ($347) | $1,683 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,214,850 ($53) | $295 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,688,600 ($397) | $1,183 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,029,200 ($239) | $994 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,301,760 ($79) | $168 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 409,105 ($10) | $76 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,623,600 ($491) | $377 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,308,730 ($222) | $103 | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 114,606 ($2.73) | $16 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 351,271 ($8) | $16 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 20% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,464,980 ($35) | $42 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,936,180 ($46) | $34 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,379,130 ($80) | $72 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,997,760 ($71) | $80 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 ($20,962) | $22,500 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 ($0.24) | $0.77 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 297,725 ($7) | $60 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 533,365 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36,513 ($0.87) | $7 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 98,459 ($2.34) | $31 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 ($1.67) | $7 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 141,615 ($3.37) | $3.18 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 127,857 ($3.04) | $4.59 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 34,316 ($0.82) | $3.63 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 71,758 ($1.71) | $2.39 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,678 ($3.59) | $17 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 361,191 ($9) | $49 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 194,054 ($4.62) | $25 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 284,569 ($7) | $75 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 788,352 ($19) | $63 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 94,330 ($2.25) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 36,220,000 ($862) | $429 | + 101% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 618,030 ($15) | $66 | - 78% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 81,358 ($1.94) | $10 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,243
(﷼ 94,188,003)
in Mashhad.
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