Cost of living in Karaj, Iran vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaj (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 163,650 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 158,613 (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,539 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 4.99 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,960 (R$ 3.02) | R$ 3.40 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 69,361 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.20 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,985 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 5.48 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 89,002 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 39,348 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 5.03 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,471 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 2.81 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 27,010 (R$ 3.56) | R$ 6 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,342 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 3.36 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Karaj (Iran) is 20% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 21,014,800 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 2,283 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,798,000 (R$ 1,949) | R$ 1,538 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,103,780 (R$ 145) | R$ 300 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,288,900 (R$ 2,409) | R$ 1,750 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,999,700 (R$ 1,449) | R$ 1,200 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 736,710 (R$ 97) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 577,222 (R$ 76) | R$ 70 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,852,500 (R$ 3,010) | R$ 1,266 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,917,400 (R$ 1,701) | R$ 500 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 90,488 (R$ 12) | R$ 27 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 55% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (R$ 181) | R$ 176 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,010,760 (R$ 265) | R$ 150 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (R$ 546) | R$ 351 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,147,450 (R$ 283) | R$ 250 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,422,340,000 (R$ 187,351) | R$ 94,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (R$ 1.25) | R$ 4.50 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 535,986 (R$ 71) | R$ 193 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 27 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (R$ 66) | R$ 236 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 146,024 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 182,956 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 82,992 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 55,038 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 171,425 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 598,577 (R$ 79) | R$ 82 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 280,380 (R$ 37) | R$ 48 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (R$ 395) | R$ 300 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,055,590 (R$ 139) | R$ 124 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 93,617 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (R$ 3,688) | R$ 3,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,200 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 2.30 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 861,378 (R$ 113) | R$ 110 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,756 (R$ 17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaj (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,400 in Araraquara you would need to make just about R$ 6,006 (﷼ 45,599,470) in Karaj.
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