Cost of living in Karaj, Iran vs Hong Kong
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Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaj (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 163,650 (HK$30) | HK$78 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 158,613 (HK$29) | HK$38 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,539 (HK$7) | HK$46 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,960 (HK$4.24) | HK$24 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 69,361 (HK$13) | HK$30 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,985 (HK$5.35) | HK$24 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 89,002 (HK$16) | HK$94 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 39,348 (HK$7) | HK$27 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,471 (HK$3.96) | HK$18 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$18 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$228 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 27,010 (HK$4.99) | HK$16 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,342 (HK$4.12) | HK$19 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Karaj (Iran) is 85% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 21,014,800 (HK$3,879) | HK$42,886 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,798,000 (HK$2,731) | HK$30,303 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,103,780 (HK$204) | HK$1,785 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,288,900 (HK$3,376) | HK$22,986 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,999,700 (HK$2,030) | HK$15,433 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 736,710 (HK$136) | HK$1,098 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 577,222 (HK$107) | HK$144 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,852,500 (HK$4,218) | HK$5,101 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,917,400 (HK$2,384) | HK$1,193 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 90,488 (HK$17) | HK$70 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (HK$18) | HK$93 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (HK$254) | HK$745 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,010,760 (HK$371) | HK$309 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (HK$765) | HK$724 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,147,450 (HK$396) | HK$1,276 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,422,340,000 (HK$262,516) | HK$232,888 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (HK$1.75) | HK$17 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 535,986 (HK$99) | HK$609 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | HK$70 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (HK$11) | HK$56 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$128 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (HK$92) | HK$450 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (HK$15) | HK$66 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 146,024 (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 182,956 (HK$34) | HK$52 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 82,992 (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 55,038 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 171,425 (HK$32) | HK$283 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 598,577 (HK$110) | HK$360 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 280,380 (HK$52) | HK$199 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (HK$554) | HK$1,018 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,055,590 (HK$195) | HK$900 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 93,617 (HK$17) | HK$46 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$68 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (HK$5,168) | HK$3,559 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,200 (HK$0.22) | HK$1.23 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 861,378 (HK$159) | HK$876 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,756 (HK$24) | HK$62 | - 61% | |
| 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 1,367 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$121,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$34,852 (﷼ 188,830,548) in Karaj.
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