Cost of living in Hamadan, Iran vs Hong Kong
WARNING!
Hamadan has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamadan (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 137,500 (HK$25) | HK$78 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 231,159 (HK$43) | HK$38 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 49,423 (HK$9) | HK$46 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 35,662 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 54,000 (HK$10) | HK$30 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,973 (HK$5.17) | HK$24 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 116,329 (HK$21) | HK$94 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 27,725 (HK$5.12) | HK$27 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 19,615 (HK$3.62) | HK$18 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$19 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$224 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 28,750 (HK$5.31) | HK$16 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 17,440 (HK$3.22) | HK$20 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Hamadan (Iran) is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 18,101,400 (HK$3,344) | HK$43,117 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 35,000,000 (HK$6,465) | HK$31,134 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,998,050 (HK$1,108) | HK$1,823 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 8,750,000 (HK$1,616) | HK$23,448 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 7,000,000 (HK$1,293) | HK$15,124 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (HK$277) | HK$1,047 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 533,333 (HK$99) | HK$144 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 15,961,400 (HK$2,948) | HK$5,368 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,646,100 (HK$1,967) | HK$1,238 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 120,000 (HK$22) | HK$70 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 147,525 (HK$27) | HK$93 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Hamadan (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,293,070 (HK$424) | HK$789 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 864,010 (HK$160) | HK$317 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,425,740 (HK$448) | HK$733 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,246,750 (HK$415) | HK$1,355 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Hamadan (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 502,500,000 (HK$92,823) | HK$241,909 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 21,292 (HK$3.93) | HK$17 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,075,320 (HK$199) | HK$619 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamadan (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 (HK$18) | HK$56 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 (HK$18) | HK$128 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (HK$92) | HK$441 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 353,663 (HK$65) | HK$66 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 191,337 (HK$35) | HK$44 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 316,634 (HK$58) | HK$51 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 62,143 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 41,396 (HK$8) | HK$21 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (HK$37) | HK$262 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamadan (Iran) is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 500,000 (HK$92) | HK$384 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 (HK$22) | HK$198 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$1,020 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 447,525 (HK$83) | HK$956 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 67,500 (HK$12) | HK$46 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$70 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 54,851,500 (HK$10,132) | HK$3,572 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 425,000 (HK$79) | HK$876 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 80,000 (HK$15) | HK$62 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,324 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamadan (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$124,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$35,848 (﷼ 194,063,800) in Hamadan.
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