Cost of living in Guwahati, India vs Mashhad, Iran
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guwahati (India) is about the same as in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨437 (﷼ 246,848) | ﷼ 241,947 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨374 (﷼ 211,138) | ﷼ 215,460 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨154 (﷼ 86,894) | ﷼ 110,752 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (﷼ 32,751) | ﷼ 25,295 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (﷼ 42,706) | ﷼ 90,904 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (﷼ 23,521) | ﷼ 42,322 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨329 (﷼ 185,879) | ﷼ 75,116 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (﷼ 78,209) | ﷼ 45,782 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (﷼ 15,308) | ﷼ 22,981 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (﷼ 62,229) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨709 (﷼ 400,687) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (﷼ 51,158) | ﷼ 40,875 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (﷼ 28,163) | ﷼ 19,855 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Guwahati (India) is 48% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,813 (﷼ 11,195,791) | ﷼ 29,432,900 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,308 (﷼ 8,650,250) | ﷼ 14,460,600 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,461 (﷼ 2,521,056) | ﷼ 2,298,670 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,510 (﷼ 9,329,411) | ﷼ 17,778,900 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,473 (﷼ 5,352,733) | ﷼ 11,671,900 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,958 (﷼ 1,106,176) | ﷼ 2,959,750 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨665 (﷼ 375,598) | ﷼ 472,742 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,783 (﷼ 19,655,103) | ﷼ 30,176,400 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,038 (﷼ 5,672,259) | ﷼ 10,544,400 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨232 (﷼ 130,830) | ﷼ 145,780 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨230 (﷼ 129,990) | ﷼ 383,468 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 38% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,425 (﷼ 1,370,138) | ﷼ 1,649,060 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,171 (﷼ 1,226,734) | ﷼ 2,066,830 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,529 (﷼ 2,559,379) | ﷼ 4,737,610 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,618 (﷼ 2,044,180) | ﷼ 3,237,830 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 13% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨857,627 (﷼ 484,621,840) | ﷼ 880,390,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (﷼ 42,228) | ﷼ 10,285 | + 311% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,006 (﷼ 568,452) | ﷼ 608,738 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 (﷼ 137,444) | ﷼ 561,951 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 14% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (﷼ 70,983) | ﷼ 46,795 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨160 (﷼ 90,685) | ﷼ 106,119 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨613 (﷼ 346,516) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (﷼ 157,360) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (﷼ 105,408) | ﷼ 162,825 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨172 (﷼ 97,137) | ﷼ 148,544 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (﷼ 64,007) | ﷼ 52,532 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (﷼ 30,520) | ﷼ 90,831 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (﷼ 135,152) | ﷼ 170,457 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 9% more expensive than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,066 (﷼ 602,549) | ﷼ 492,980 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨419 (﷼ 236,566) | ﷼ 224,899 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,102 (﷼ 622,677) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,439 (﷼ 813,406) | ﷼ 961,342 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨580 (﷼ 327,724) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨144 (﷼ 81,416) | ﷼ 106,320 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (﷼ 105,913) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,854 (﷼ 23,085,661) | ﷼ 36,220,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (﷼ 16,331) | ﷼ 7,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,900 (﷼ 1,073,373) | ﷼ 1,120,070 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨201 (﷼ 113,320) | ﷼ 97,253 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 318 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 94,000,000 in Mashhad you would need to make just about ﷼ 76,019,540 (₨134,530) in Guwahati.
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