Cost of living in Arak, Iran vs Lyon, France

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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Arak (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 319,726 (€6) | €18 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 186,116 (€3.70) | €10 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 69,354 (€1.38) | €7 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,451 (€0.62) | €1.20 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 361,889 (€7) | €4.43 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.60) | €3.03 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 59,173 (€1.18) | €7 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 34,185 (€0.68) | €2.60 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 38,992 (€0.77) | €1.50 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.80 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,926 (€0.61) | €2.32 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 24,173 (€0.48) | €1.05 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Arak (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 28,495,000 (€566) | €1,337 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 11,201,600 (€223) | €968 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€40) | €119 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (€397) | €768 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (€298) | €620 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (€30) | €84 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,899,220 (€58) | €24 | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 31,155,200 (€619) | €463 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (€99) | €133 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 450,000 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 58% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,782,450 (€55) | €86 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,971,160 (€79) | €33 | + 136% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,554,320 (€190) | €98 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,049,130 (€80) | €105 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (€29,806) | €25,600 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 6,813 (€0.14) | €1.42 | - 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €64 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 91,852 (€1.83) | €5.21 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (€24) | €4.63 | + 415% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 247,578 (€4.92) | €4.56 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 225,207 (€4.48) | €4.21 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 120,000 (€2.38) | €2.18 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 101,874 (€2.02) | €2.63 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 400,000 (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 800,000 (€16) | €34 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.97) | €22 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,177,010 (€23) | €65 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 141,732 (€2.82) | €3.27 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (€0.01) | €0.23 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 835,275 (€17) | €46 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.97) | €9 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,911 (﷼ 146,502,682) in Arak.
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