Cost of living in Tabriz, Iran vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tabriz (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 282,400 (€5.56) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 205,644 (€4.05) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,623 (€1.76) | €3.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 38,786 (€0.76) | €0.97 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 106,829 (€2.10) | €2.28 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 79,228 (€1.56) | €1.87 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,435 (€3.55) | €5.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 59,759 (€1.18) | €1.70 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,963 (€0.55) | €1.22 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.71 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 43,216 (€0.85) | €2.45 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,638 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Tabriz (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 34,440,900 (€678) | €1,020 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 26,243,600 (€516) | €836 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,159,780 (€121) | €155 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 25,387,000 (€499) | €779 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 16,474,700 (€324) | €531 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,190,120 (€82) | €123 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 557,707 (€11) | €29 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 38,981,600 (€767) | €383 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,678,850 (€151) | €117 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 243,119 (€4.78) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 457,213 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tabriz (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,053,070 (€40) | €79 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,764,450 (€35) | €43 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,017,650 (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,450,110 (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tabriz (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 (€34,438) | €23,515 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,386 (€0.22) | €1.34 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 3,779,910 (€74) | €48 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 255,989 (€5.04) | €28 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Tabriz (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 154,685 (€3.04) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.93) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 165,035 (€3.25) | €4.50 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,104 (€3.19) | €3.72 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 121,193 (€2.38) | €3.39 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 53,815 (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,654 (€1.49) | €2.40 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 253,431 (€4.99) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tabriz (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 529,699 (€10) | €35 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 263,609 (€5.19) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,327,540 (€65) | €48 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,372,110 (€27) | €51 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,722 (€2.10) | €3.09 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.65 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 40,870,900 (€804) | €438 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (€0.20) | €0.23 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,480,750 (€29) | €27 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 146,002 (€2.87) | €6 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 169 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,467 (﷼ 125,416,240) in Tabriz.
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