Cost of living in Karaj, Iran vs Havana, Cuba
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaj (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 163,650 (3.89 CUC) | 24 CUC | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 158,613 (3.77 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,539 (0.96 CUC) | 4.52 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,960 (0.55 CUC) | 2.59 CUC | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 69,361 (1.65 CUC) | 3.27 CUC | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,985 (0.69 CUC) | 1.87 CUC | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 89,002 (2.11 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 39,348 (0.93 CUC) | 4.66 CUC | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,471 (0.51 CUC) | 2.20 CUC | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1.65 CUC | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 15 CUC | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 27,010 (0.64 CUC) | 3.52 CUC | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,342 (0.53 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Karaj (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 21,014,800 (499 CUC) | 446 CUC | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,798,000 (351 CUC) | 297 CUC | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,103,780 (26 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,288,900 (434 CUC) | 309 CUC | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,999,700 (261 CUC) | 246 CUC | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 736,710 (17 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 577,222 (14 CUC) | 57 CUC | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,852,500 (543 CUC) | 576 CUC | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,917,400 (307 CUC) | 154 CUC | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 90,488 (2.15 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (2.38 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 33% more expensive than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (33 CUC) | 37 CUC | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,010,760 (48 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (98 CUC) | 94 CUC | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,147,450 (51 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,422,340,000 (33,781 CUC) | 47,017 CUC | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (0.22 CUC) | 1.25 CUC | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 535,986 (13 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 24 CUC | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (1.43 CUC) | 3.50 CUC | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3.63 CUC | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (12 CUC) | 27 CUC | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (1.90 CUC) | 5.12 CUC | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 146,024 (3.47 CUC) | 2.94 CUC | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 182,956 (4.35 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 82,992 (1.97 CUC) | 1.94 CUC | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 55,038 (1.31 CUC) | 2.94 CUC | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 171,425 (4.07 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 598,577 (14 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 280,380 (7 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (71 CUC) | 53 CUC | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,055,590 (25 CUC) | 34 CUC | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5.06 CUC | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 93,617 (2.22 CUC) | 2.83 CUC | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2.28 CUC | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (665 CUC) | 482 CUC | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,200 (0.03 CUC) | 0.35 CUC | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 861,378 (20 CUC) | 34 CUC | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,756 (3.13 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,200 CUC in Havana you would need to make just about 686 CUC (﷼ 28,887,929) in Karaj.
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