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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kerman (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 110,233 ($2.62) | $14 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.94) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 184,615 ($4.38) | $4.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $1.03 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 55,631 ($1.32) | $3.18 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 33,385 ($0.79) | $4.28 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $6 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $1.33 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.55 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 68,506 ($1.63) | $1.85 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $1.55 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Kerman (Iran) is 80% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($190) | $2,414 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,250,000 ($101) | $1,904 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $133 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $1,578 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,500,000 ($83) | $1,153 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $76 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $44 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | $303 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 ($238) | $92 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $12 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Kerman (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $44 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $41 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $87 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,000,000 ($71) | $107 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kerman (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 ($23,750) | $21,415 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,494 ($0.23) | $1.00 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $75 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kerman (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.94) | $76 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 ($2.97) | $3.34 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $5.36 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $3.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $1.57 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $19 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kerman (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $46 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $146 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $78 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,698 ($1.20) | $4.66 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.51 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 20,000,000 ($475) | $431 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kerman (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $2,288 (﷼ 96,316,570) in Kerman.
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