Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (4.42 zł) | 8 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (2.21 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (3.18 zł) | 10 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (1.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (3.53 zł) | 12 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (3.09 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (1.15 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.22 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (2.65 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (0.88 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (2,649 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (1,766 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (2,208 zł) | 471 zł | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (1,589 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (883 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (1,148 zł) | 280 zł | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (13 zł) | 47 zł | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (2,031 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (1,060 zł) | 403 zł | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (4.42 zł) | 21 zł | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (265 zł) | 246 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (177 zł) | 118 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (353 zł) | 310 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (442 zł) | 350 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (105,961 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (0.88 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 94 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 28 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (31 zł) | 101 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (2.21 zł) | 17 zł | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (2.21 zł) | 11 zł | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (4.86 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (5.30 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (18 zł) | 36 zł | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (40 zł) | 68 zł | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (18 zł) | 54 zł | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (35 zł) | 133 zł | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (84 zł) | 138 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (2,649 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (40 zł) | 119 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 124 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 9,620 zł (﷼ 108,948,839) in Mahabad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400 zł in Łódź.
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