Cost of living in Tabriz, Iran vs Kyoto, Japan

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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Tabriz (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 282,400 (¥735) | ¥958 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 205,644 (¥535) | ¥651 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,623 (¥233) | ¥415 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 38,786 (¥101) | ¥197 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 106,829 (¥278) | ¥248 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 79,228 (¥206) | ¥623 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,435 (¥470) | ¥1,524 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 59,759 (¥156) | ¥746 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,963 (¥73) | ¥559 | - 87% | |
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 | ﷼ 43,216 (¥112) | ¥312 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,638 (¥54) | ¥317 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Tabriz (Iran) is 29% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 34,440,900 (¥89,632) | ¥151,429 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 26,243,600 (¥68,299) | ¥104,887 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,159,780 (¥16,031) | ¥16,667 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 25,387,000 (¥66,070) | ¥80,477 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 16,474,700 (¥42,875) | ¥60,660 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,190,120 (¥10,905) | ¥10,524 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 557,707 (¥1,451) | ¥4,071 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 38,981,600 (¥101,449) | ¥60,973 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,678,850 (¥19,984) | ¥12,800 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 243,119 (¥633) | ¥810 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 457,213 (¥1,190) | ¥1,126 | + 6% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Tabriz (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,053,070 (¥5,343) | ¥9,500 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,764,450 (¥4,592) | ¥5,286 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,017,650 (¥10,456) | ¥7,614 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,450,110 (¥8,979) | ¥15,680 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Tabriz (Iran) is 12% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 (¥4,555,613) | ¥2,323,100 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,386 (¥30) | ¥131 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 3,779,910 (¥9,837) | ¥11,994 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 255,989 (¥666) | ¥2,436 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Tabriz (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 154,685 (¥403) | ¥1,167 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 200,000 (¥520) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥2,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 165,035 (¥430) | ¥1,900 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,104 (¥422) | ¥744 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 121,193 (¥315) | ¥620 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 53,815 (¥140) | ¥106 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,654 (¥197) | ¥277 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 253,431 (¥660) | ¥3,225 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Tabriz (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 529,699 (¥1,379) | ¥3,902 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 263,609 (¥686) | ¥3,230 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,327,540 (¥8,660) | ¥9,197 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,372,110 (¥3,571) | ¥7,160 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥778 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,722 (¥278) | ¥408 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥562 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 40,870,900 (¥106,366) | ¥48,350 | + 120% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (¥26) | ¥77 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,480,750 (¥3,854) | ¥11,842 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 146,002 (¥380) | ¥443 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tabriz (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Kyoto (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥446,000 in Kyoto you would need to make just about ¥305,169 (﷼ 117,260,129) in Tabriz.
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