Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.93) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (€7) | €5.45 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.98) | €3.75 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €1.23 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (€0.71) | €3.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (€0.26) | €1.35 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (€0.79) | €4.12 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (€0.69) | €1.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (€0.26) | €0.68 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.59) | €2.02 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (€0.20) | €0.90 | - 78% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 48% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (€590) | €426 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (€393) | €302 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (€491) | €122 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (€354) | €316 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (€197) | €245 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (€255) | €94 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.95) | €21 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (€452) | €351 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (€236) | €71 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.98) | €10 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (€5.90) | €5.67 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (€59) | €83 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (€79) | €70 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (€98) | €71 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (€23,583) | €23,202 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (€0.20) | €1.57 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.23 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.59 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €3.88 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €3.80 | - 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.97) | €3.50 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (€1.08) | €1.53 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (€1.18) | €1.83 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.93) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.93) | €15 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (€8) | €38 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.40 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.22 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (€590) | €792 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (€9) | €38 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.97) | €4.08 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,048 (﷼ 53,344,853) in Mahabad.
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