Cost of living in Tabriz, Iran vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tabriz (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 282,400 (HK$52) | HK$78 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 205,644 (HK$38) | HK$38 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,623 (HK$17) | HK$46 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 38,786 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 106,829 (HK$20) | HK$30 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 79,228 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,435 (HK$33) | HK$94 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 59,759 (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,963 (HK$5.16) | HK$18 | - 71% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 43,216 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,638 (HK$3.81) | HK$19 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Tabriz (Iran) is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 34,440,900 (HK$6,353) | HK$42,886 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 26,243,600 (HK$4,841) | HK$30,303 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,159,780 (HK$1,136) | HK$1,785 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 25,387,000 (HK$4,683) | HK$22,986 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 16,474,700 (HK$3,039) | HK$15,433 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,190,120 (HK$773) | HK$1,098 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 557,707 (HK$103) | HK$144 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 38,981,600 (HK$7,191) | HK$5,101 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,678,850 (HK$1,416) | HK$1,193 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 243,119 (HK$45) | HK$70 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 457,213 (HK$84) | HK$93 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tabriz (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,053,070 (HK$379) | HK$745 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,764,450 (HK$325) | HK$309 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,017,650 (HK$741) | HK$724 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,450,110 (HK$636) | HK$1,276 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tabriz (Iran) is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 (HK$322,902) | HK$232,888 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,386 (HK$2.10) | HK$17 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 3,779,910 (HK$697) | HK$609 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 255,989 (HK$47) | HK$70 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Tabriz (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 154,685 (HK$29) | HK$56 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 200,000 (HK$37) | HK$128 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$450 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 165,035 (HK$30) | HK$66 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,104 (HK$30) | HK$44 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 121,193 (HK$22) | HK$52 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 53,815 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,654 (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 253,431 (HK$47) | HK$283 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Tabriz (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 529,699 (HK$98) | HK$360 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 263,609 (HK$49) | HK$199 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,327,540 (HK$614) | HK$1,018 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,372,110 (HK$253) | HK$900 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,722 (HK$20) | HK$46 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$68 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 40,870,900 (HK$7,539) | HK$3,559 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (HK$1.84) | HK$1.23 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,480,750 (HK$273) | HK$876 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 146,002 (HK$27) | HK$62 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,448 prices entered by 161 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 HK$133,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$67,021 (﷼ 363,324,568) in Tabriz.
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