Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran vs Newcastle, Australia

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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 241,947 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 215,460 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 110,752 (AU$3.42) | AU$4.99 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,295 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.27 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 90,904 (AU$2.81) | AU$4.99 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 42,322 (AU$1.31) | AU$4.99 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 75,116 (AU$2.32) | AU$10 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,782 (AU$1.41) | AU$4.35 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,981 (AU$0.71) | AU$3.46 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$4.73 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 40,875 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.13 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,855 (AU$0.61) | AU$1.79 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 29,432,900 (AU$909) | AU$2,461 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,460,600 (AU$447) | AU$1,879 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,298,670 (AU$71) | AU$140 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 17,778,900 (AU$549) | AU$1,843 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 11,671,900 (AU$361) | AU$1,301 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,959,750 (AU$91) | AU$92 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 472,742 (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,176,400 (AU$932) | AU$573 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,544,400 (AU$326) | AU$177 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 145,780 (AU$4.50) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 383,468 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,649,060 (AU$51) | AU$100 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,066,830 (AU$64) | AU$60 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,737,610 (AU$146) | AU$157 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,237,830 (AU$100) | AU$117 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (AU$27,201) | AU$25,963 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 (AU$0.32) | AU$1.45 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 608,738 (AU$19) | AU$100 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 561,951 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,795 (AU$1.45) | AU$12 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106,119 (AU$3.28) | AU$16 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (AU$2.16) | AU$6 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,825 (AU$5.03) | AU$4.60 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 148,544 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.36 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 52,532 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.19 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 90,831 (AU$2.81) | AU$3.88 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 170,457 (AU$5.27) | AU$25 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 492,980 (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 224,899 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (AU$31) | AU$162 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 961,342 (AU$30) | AU$108 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$14 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,320 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.46 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 36,220,000 (AU$1,119) | AU$594 | + 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.83 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,120,070 (AU$35) | AU$53 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 97,253 (AU$3.00) | AU$27 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,158 (﷼ 102,196,973) in Mashhad.
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