Cost of living in Kerman, Iran vs Kyoto, Japan
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Kerman has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kerman (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 110,233 (¥283) | ¥958 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (¥643) | ¥651 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 184,615 (¥475) | ¥415 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 (¥51) | ¥197 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 55,631 (¥143) | ¥248 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 33,385 (¥86) | ¥623 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (¥206) | ¥1,524 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (¥103) | ¥746 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (¥64) | ¥559 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥286 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,715 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 68,506 (¥176) | ¥312 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (¥51) | ¥317 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kerman (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (¥20,566) | ¥151,429 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,250,000 (¥10,926) | ¥104,887 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,000,000 (¥10,283) | ¥16,667 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (¥12,854) | ¥80,477 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (¥8,998) | ¥60,660 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,000,000 (¥10,283) | ¥10,524 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (¥2,571) | ¥4,071 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,000,000 (¥77,124) | ¥60,973 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (¥25,708) | ¥12,800 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (¥129) | ¥810 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥1,126 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Kerman (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (¥2,571) | ¥9,500 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 500,000 (¥1,285) | ¥5,286 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (¥2,571) | ¥7,614 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,000,000 (¥7,712) | ¥15,680 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Kerman (Iran) is 74% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (¥2,570,811) | ¥2,323,100 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 13,763 (¥35) | ¥131 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 (¥514) | ¥11,994 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥2,436 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kerman (Iran) is 50% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥1,167 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 (¥643) | ¥2,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥1,900 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (¥321) | ¥744 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥620 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥106 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥277 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥3,225 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kerman (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (¥1,028) | ¥3,902 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 300,000 (¥771) | ¥3,230 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500,000 (¥1,285) | ¥9,197 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (¥2,571) | ¥7,160 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,698 (¥130) | ¥408 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥562 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 20,000,000 (¥51,416) | ¥48,350 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥77 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,842 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (¥257) | ¥443 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kerman (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥475,000 in Kyoto you would need to make just about ¥173,424 (﷼ 67,458,733) in Kerman.
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