Cost of living in Karaj (Iran) is about the same as in Praia (Cape Verde)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaj (Iran) is about the same as in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 566,739 (1,391 Escudo) | 715 Escudo | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 247,845 (608 Escudo) | 495 Escudo | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 94,993 (233 Escudo) | 343 Escudo | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,399 (57 Escudo) | 117 Escudo | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 74,413 (183 Escudo) | 236 Escudo | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 51,244 (126 Escudo) | 166 Escudo | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 113,141 (278 Escudo) | 390 Escudo | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,759 (122 Escudo) | 267 Escudo | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,097 (67 Escudo) | 150 Escudo | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 130 Escudo | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 905 Escudo | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 31,925 (78 Escudo) | 179 Escudo | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 40,000 (98 Escudo) | 74 Escudo | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Karaj (Iran) is about the same as in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 28,079,600 (68,934 Escudo) | 66,428 Escudo | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,000,000 (51,554 Escudo) | 43,160 Escudo | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 18,376 Escudo | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,286,000 (44,891 Escudo) | 53,707 Escudo | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 12,000,000 (29,459 Escudo) | 36,458 Escudo | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 6,632 Escudo | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,047,680 (2,572 Escudo) | 3,143 Escudo | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,788,000 (55,943 Escudo) | 61,476 Escudo | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,795,800 (31,413 Escudo) | 11,717 Escudo | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 120,000 (295 Escudo) | 922 Escudo | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 500 Escudo | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 17% more expensive than in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (3,374 Escudo) | 4,407 Escudo | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,044,760 (5,020 Escudo) | 3,898 Escudo | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (10,169 Escudo) | 6,947 Escudo | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,478,310 (6,084 Escudo) | 6,396 Escudo | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is about the same as in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,386,550,000 (3,403,908 Escudo) | 1,940,020 Escudo | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (23 Escudo) | 145 Escudo | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,742 Escudo | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 264 Escudo | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,554 Escudo | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,563 Escudo | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (196 Escudo) | 442 Escudo | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 144,374 (354 Escudo) | 329 Escudo | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 181,580 (446 Escudo) | 594 Escudo | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 99,940 (245 Escudo) | 114 Escudo | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 54,625 (134 Escudo) | 141 Escudo | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 400,000 (982 Escudo) | 300 Escudo | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 5% more expensive than in Praia (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karaj | Praia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 847,587 (2,081 Escudo) | 2,714 Escudo | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 357,496 (878 Escudo) | 697 Escudo | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (7,365 Escudo) | 3,000 Escudo | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,393,910 (3,422 Escudo) | 3,633 Escudo | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 376 Escudo | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,111 (224 Escudo) | 256 Escudo | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 168 Escudo | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (68,739 Escudo) | 50,000 Escudo | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 Escudo | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 941,301 (2,311 Escudo) | 2,961 Escudo | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 244,359 (600 Escudo) | 280 Escudo | + 115% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 27, 2023.
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