Cost of living in Rasht, Iran vs Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Rasht (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 213,224 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 61 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 139,630 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 67,778 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 22 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,924 (Dirham 2.35) | Dirham 8 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 60,324 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 16 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,475 (Dirham 2.75) | Dirham 8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 112,500 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 29 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 42,069 (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,500 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 4.98 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 12 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 101 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,295 (Dirham 0.90) | Dirham 4.53 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Rasht (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 14,000,000 (Dirham 1,221) | Dirham 7,421 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (Dirham 1,309) | Dirham 4,663 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,100,000 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 685 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 40,519,100 (Dirham 3,535) | Dirham 4,857 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,000,000 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 3,194 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,300,000 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 358 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 900,000 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 261 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 20,583,300 (Dirham 1,796) | Dirham 979 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,933,330 (Dirham 692) | Dirham 394 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 502,500 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 37 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 125,000 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 32 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Rasht (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,600,000 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 205 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,600,000 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 146 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,716,670 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 333 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,833,330 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 397 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Rasht (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,533,330,000 (Dirham 133,766) | Dirham 91,289 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 8,162 (Dirham 0.71) | Dirham 2.07 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,120,610 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 262 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 179,733 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 60 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Rasht (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433,333 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 22 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 51 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 800,000 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 266 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 190,000 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 90,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 85,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 58,333 (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 12 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 44,500 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 13 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 300,000 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 77 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Rasht (Iran) is 29% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 187 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 160,000 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 79 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,400,000 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 444 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 465,000 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 380 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 73 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 101,667 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 24 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 55 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 102,500,000 (Dirham 8,942) | Dirham 1,873 | + 377% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 2,300 (Dirham 0.20) | Dirham 0.71 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 633,333 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 347 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 86,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dirham 20,000 in Dubai you would need to make just about Dirham 9,985 (﷼ 114,454,992) in Rasht.
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