Cost of living in Kerman, Iran vs Santa Barbara, California, United States
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kerman (Iran) is 67% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 110,233 ($2.62) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.94) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 184,615 ($4.38) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $1.16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 55,631 ($1.32) | $4.79 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 33,385 ($0.79) | $6 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.67 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 ($0.59) | $1.91 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 68,506 ($1.63) | $2.62 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $2.83 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kerman (Iran) is 83% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($190) | $3,015 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,250,000 ($101) | $2,353 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $126 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $2,061 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,500,000 ($83) | $1,564 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $79 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($713) | $1,101 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 ($238) | $57 | + 314% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $14 | - 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $23 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Kerman (Iran) is 69% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $58 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $90 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,000,000 ($71) | $107 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kerman (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 ($23,750) | $16,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 13,763 ($0.33) | $0.97 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $51 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Kerman (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $30 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.94) | $140 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 ($2.97) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $5.00 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $2.70 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $25 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kerman (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $50 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $141 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $91 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,698 ($1.20) | $5.50 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.28 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 20,000,000 ($475) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kerman (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,500 in Santa Barbara, California you would need to make just about $2,855 (﷼ 120,191,681) in Kerman.
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