Cost of living in Zahedan, Iran vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zahedan (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.94) | $9 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 180,000 ($4.28) | $4.54 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 160,000 ($3.80) | $1.41 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 ($0.52) | $1.00 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 70,000 ($1.66) | $1.63 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $1.00 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,000 ($4.28) | $3.32 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 70,000 ($1.66) | $0.96 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 45,000 ($1.07) | $1.06 | + 1% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 45,000 ($1.07) | $1.73 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $1.00 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Zahedan (Iran) is 48% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 50,000,000 ($1,188) | $420 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,000,000 ($238) | $55 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 14,000,000 ($333) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $46 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 700,000 ($17) | $22 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 35,000,000 ($831) | $591 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | $127 | + 462% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $5.34 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $5.00 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Zahedan (Iran) is 43% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 ($59) | $43 | + 37% | |
| 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) | ﷼ 2,500,000 ($59) | $127 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $41 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Zahedan (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 600,000,000 ($14,250) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Zahedan (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 ($1.43) | $9 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $20 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 280,000 ($7) | $1.77 | + 276% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 ($2.97) | $2.55 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 160,000 ($3.80) | $2.30 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 95,000 ($2.26) | $0.95 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 110,000 ($2.61) | $0.91 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.56) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Zahedan (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $11 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 650,000 ($15) | $18 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $3.39 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 ($3.33) | $2.73 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $1.00 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 50,000,000 ($1,188) | $320 | + 272% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 700,000 ($17) | $51 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 210,000 ($4.99) | $2.50 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least $1,371 (﷼ 57,744,394) in Zahedan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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