Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (1,415 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (2,688 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (354 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (177 Ft) | 206 Ft | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (255 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (92 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (283 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (248 Ft) | 297 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (92 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 239 Ft | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,550 Ft | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (212 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (71 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 106% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (212,209 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (141,473 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (176,841 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (127,325 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (70,736 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (91,957 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,061 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (162,693 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (84,884 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 375% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (354 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (2,122 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 39% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (21,221 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (14,147 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (28,295 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (35,368 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (8,488,351 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (71 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,234 Ft | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,882 Ft | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,733 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,116 Ft | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (2,476 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (177 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (177 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (707 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (389 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (424 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (1,415 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 13% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (3,183 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (1,415 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (2,829 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (6,720 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,222 Ft | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 448 Ft | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 422 Ft | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (212,209 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 30 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (3,183 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (707 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 93 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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