Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Quevedo, Ecuador (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 80% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 2,147,894 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 380,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,058,600 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | ﷼ [BM] 328,401 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | ﷼ [BM] 233,360 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 36,000 | ﷼ [BM] 380,160 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 13,000 | ﷼ [BM] 233,360 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 40,000 | ﷼ [BM] 774,363 | - 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 224,880 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 13,000 | ﷼ [BM] 247,373 | - 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ﷼ [BM] 277,166 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ﷼ [BM] 3,368,785 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 30,000 | ﷼ [BM] 404,140 | - 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 10,000 | ﷼ [BM] 233,360 | - 96% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 30,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 97,905,955 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 20,000,000 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 25,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 12,749,997 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 18,000,000 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 10,000,000 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 13,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 10,755,586 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 150,000 | ﷼ [BM] 5,208,198 | - 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ [BM] 23,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 137,997,903 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 12,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 29,594,015 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,247,221 | - 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 300,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,166,800 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 3,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 10,077,232 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 2,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 6,205,416 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 4,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 29,594,015 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 5,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 9,503,983 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 1,200,000,000 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 10,000 | ﷼ [BM] 254,999 | - 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,201,994 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ [BM] 4,667,200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ [BM] 350,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,667,200 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | ﷼ [BM] 412,620 | - 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | ﷼ [BM] 593,999 | - 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | ﷼ [BM] 537,780 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 55,000 | ﷼ [BM] 222,540 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 60,000 | ﷼ [BM] 211,720 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 450,000 | ﷼ [BM] 2,743,007 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 2,526,589 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 400,000 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 950,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,126,202 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ﷼ [BM] 791,321 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ [BM] 637,500 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 233,360 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 30,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 74,569,955 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ [BM] 116,680 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 450,000 | ﷼ [BM] 12,007,189 | - 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | ﷼ [BM] 583,400 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,300 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $753 (﷼ 31,704,523) in Mahabad.
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