Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States vs Kerman, Iran (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 882% | |||
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| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 882% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 4,022,745 | ﷼ [BM] 110,233 | + 3549% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 2,395,696 | ﷼ [BM] 250,000 | + 858% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 1,185,050 | ﷼ [BM] 184,615 | + 542% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 222,864 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000 | + 1014% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 898,555 | ﷼ [BM] 55,631 | + 1515% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 1,599,903 | ﷼ [BM] 33,385 | + 4692% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 1,580,975 | ﷼ [BM] 80,000 | + 1876% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 1,101,877 | ﷼ [BM] 40,000 | + 2655% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 519,111 | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | + 1976% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ [BM] 601,378 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ [BM] 3,927,227 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 549,556 | ﷼ [BM] 68,506 | + 702% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 476,378 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000 | + 2282% | |
| Housing | + 2357% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 2357% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 418,421,282 | ﷼ [BM] 8,000,000 | + 5130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 300,966,665 | ﷼ [BM] 4,250,000 | + 6982% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 76,403,844 | ﷼ [BM] 4,000,000 | + 1810% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 252,829,641 | ﷼ [BM] 5,000,000 | + 4957% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 185,546,558 | ﷼ [BM] 3,500,000 | + 5201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 40,150,436 | ﷼ [BM] 4,000,000 | + 904% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 16,257,605 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1526% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ [BM] 86,459,714 | ﷼ [BM] 30,000,000 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 21,563,692 | ﷼ [BM] 10,000,000 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 3,601,584 | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | + 7103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 5,383,566 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 5284% | |
| Clothes | + 1892% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 1892% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 13,128,313 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 15,054,494 | ﷼ [BM] 500,000 | + 2911% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 19,982,151 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1898% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 21,868,402 | ﷼ [BM] 3,000,000 | + 629% | |
| Transportation | + 726% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 726% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 5,937,537,456 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000,000 | + 494% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 189,703 | ﷼ [BM] 13,763 | + 1278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 13,306,794 | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | + 6553% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ [BM] 4,517,440 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1859% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 1859% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 2,197,027 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 2097% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 6,213,030 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 6113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ [BM] 33,985,994 | ﷼ [BM] 250,000 | + 13494% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 1,613,096 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 1513% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 796,152 | ﷼ [BM] 125,000 | + 537% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 1,061,617 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 962% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 1,043,096 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 943% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 596,641 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 497% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 5,540,904 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 5441% | |
| Entertainment | + 263% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 263% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 13,397,154 | ﷼ [BM] 400,000 | + 3249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 5,830,631 | ﷼ [BM] 300,000 | + 1844% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 42,979,802 | ﷼ [BM] 500,000 | + 8496% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 25,980,971 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 2498% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ [BM] 2,420,830 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 1,210,865 | ﷼ [BM] 50,698 | + 2288% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ [BM] 1,593,962 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 100,694,289 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000,000 | + 403% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 85,222 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 18,269,222 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 2,300,370 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 2200% | |
| TOTAL | + 865% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 172 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 865% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 240,390,826 ($5,709) in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 24,900,000 in Kerman.
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