Cost of living in Karaj (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Karaj (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 566,739 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 239 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 247,845 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 137 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 94,993 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 76 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,399 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 27 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 74,413 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 49 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 51,244 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 113,141 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 93 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,759 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 50 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,097 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 37 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 246 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 31,925 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 40,000 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Karaj (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 28,079,600 (Mex$ 11,422) | Mex$ 29,243 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,000,000 (Mex$ 8,542) | Mex$ 16,294 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,223 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,286,000 (Mex$ 7,438) | Mex$ 19,121 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 12,000,000 (Mex$ 4,881) | Mex$ 9,712 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 839 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,047,680 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 411 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,788,000 (Mex$ 9,269) | Mex$ 6,772 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,795,800 (Mex$ 5,205) | Mex$ 2,885 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 120,000 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 125 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 1,070 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,044,760 (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 855 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (Mex$ 1,685) | Mex$ 1,866 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,478,310 (Mex$ 1,008) | Mex$ 1,575 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is about the same as in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,386,550,000 (Mex$ 563,998) | Mex$ 397,177 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (Mex$ 3.85) | Mex$ 23 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 502 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 151 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 219 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 717 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 75 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 144,374 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 59 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 181,580 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 61 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 99,940 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 41 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 54,625 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 400,000 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 326 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
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| Karaj | Mexico City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 847,587 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 355 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 357,496 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 150 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 910 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,393,910 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 1,002 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 187 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,111 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 80 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (Mex$ 11,389) | Mex$ 10,767 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.92 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 941,301 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 244,359 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 71 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,837 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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