Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran vs Liege, Belgium

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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 241,947 (€4.76) | €16 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 215,460 (€4.24) | €8 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 110,752 (€2.18) | €5.42 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,295 (€0.50) | €1.03 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 90,904 (€1.79) | €3.86 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 42,322 (€0.83) | €2.79 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 75,116 (€1.48) | €4.87 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,782 (€0.90) | €2.29 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,981 (€0.45) | €1.65 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.56 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 40,875 (€0.80) | €2.04 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,855 (€0.39) | €1.34 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 29,432,900 (€579) | €795 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,460,600 (€284) | €612 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,298,670 (€45) | €138 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 17,778,900 (€350) | €557 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 11,671,900 (€230) | €431 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,959,750 (€58) | €123 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 472,742 (€9) | €36 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,176,400 (€594) | €440 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,544,400 (€207) | €109 | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 145,780 (€2.87) | €10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 383,468 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,649,060 (€32) | €81 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,066,830 (€41) | €41 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,737,610 (€93) | €94 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,237,830 (€64) | €97 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 57% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (€17,317) | €23,679 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 (€0.20) | €1.43 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 608,738 (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 561,951 (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,795 (€0.92) | €8 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106,119 (€2.09) | €13 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €27 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (€1.38) | €5.06 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,825 (€3.20) | €3.12 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 148,544 (€2.92) | €3.14 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 52,532 (€1.03) | €1.93 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 90,831 (€1.79) | €2.33 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 170,457 (€3.35) | €16 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 492,980 (€10) | €33 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 224,899 (€4.42) | €16 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€20) | €73 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 961,342 (€19) | €63 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,320 (€2.09) | €2.42 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.71 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 36,220,000 (€712) | €466 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,120,070 (€22) | €33 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 97,253 (€1.91) | €6 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,234 (﷼ 62,752,418) in Mashhad.
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