Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Lima, Peru

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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (S/. 17) | S/. 24 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (S/. 4.33) | S/. 7 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (S/. 2.17) | S/. 4.20 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (S/. 3.12) | S/. 6 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (S/. 1.13) | S/. 3.81 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (S/. 3.47) | S/. 13 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (S/. 3.03) | S/. 4.41 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (S/. 1.13) | S/. 2.44 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | S/. 5.23 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 42 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (S/. 2.60) | S/. 7 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (S/. 0.87) | S/. 1.62 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 49% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (S/. 2,599) | S/. 2,914 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (S/. 1,733) | S/. 1,676 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (S/. 2,166) | S/. 205 | + 955% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (S/. 1,559) | S/. 2,252 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (S/. 866) | S/. 1,169 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (S/. 1,126) | S/. 160 | + 604% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (S/. 13) | S/. 69 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (S/. 1,992) | S/. 1,261 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (S/. 1,040) | S/. 339 | + 206% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (S/. 4.33) | S/. 34 | - 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (S/. 26) | S/. 17 | + 49% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 78% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (S/. 260) | S/. 155 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (S/. 173) | S/. 89 | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (S/. 347) | S/. 249 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (S/. 433) | S/. 248 | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (S/. 103,953) | S/. 66,001 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (S/. 0.87) | S/. 3.71 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 122 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | S/. 21 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (S/. 30) | S/. 73 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (S/. 2.17) | S/. 19 | - 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (S/. 2.17) | S/. 13 | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (S/. 4.76) | S/. 4.59 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (S/. 5.20) | S/. 4.43 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (S/. 17) | S/. 43 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (S/. 39) | S/. 35 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (S/. 17) | S/. 34 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (S/. 35) | S/. 90 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (S/. 82) | S/. 107 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | S/. 13 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (S/. 2,599) | S/. 1,819 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (S/. 39) | S/. 163 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (S/. 9) | S/. 16 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 8,929 (﷼ 103,072,233) in Mahabad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,200 in Lima.
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