Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
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| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $9 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 380,000 ($9) | $4.54 | 99% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $1.41 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $1.00 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 36,000 ($0.86) | $1.63 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 13,000 ($0.31) | $1.00 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.32 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 35,000 ($0.83) | $0.96 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 13,000 ($0.31) | $1.06 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | $1.19 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | $14 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $1.73 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 10,000 ($0.24) | $1.00 | 76% |
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 61% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | $420 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 20,000,000 ($475) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 25,000,000 ($594) | $55 | 987% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 18,000,000 ($428) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 10,000,000 ($238) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 13,000,000 ($309) | $46 | 570% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 150,000 ($3.56) | $22 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 23,000,000 ($546) | $591 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 12,000,000 ($285) | $127 | 125% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $5.34 | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $5.00 | 43% |
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 58% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 3,000,000 ($71) | $43 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 2,000,000 ($48) | $27 | 79% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $127 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $41 | 192% |
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 1,200,000,000 ($28,500) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 10,000 ($0.24) | $1.09 | 78% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | $9 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | $20 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 350,000 ($8) | $20 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $1.77 | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $2.55 | 77% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $2.30 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 55,000 ($1.31) | $0.95 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 60,000 ($1.43) | $0.91 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Quevedo (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 ($11) | $12 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $11 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 950,000 ($23) | $18 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | $3.39 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | $2.73 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | $1.00 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | $320 | 123% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.50 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 ($11) | $51 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $2.50 | 5% |
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For example, you would need at least $1,529 (﷼ 64,368,013) in Mahabad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.