Cost of living in Zahedan, Iran vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zahedan (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (£4.24) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 180,000 (£3.06) | £6 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 160,000 (£2.72) | £3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 (£0.37) | £1.01 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 70,000 (£1.19) | £2.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 50,000 (£0.85) | £1.28 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,000 (£3.06) | £5.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 70,000 (£1.19) | £1.94 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 45,000 (£0.76) | £0.85 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.71 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 45,000 (£0.76) | £1.78 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 25,000 (£0.42) | £0.90 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Zahedan (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 50,000,000 (£849) | £1,801 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (£509) | £1,197 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,000,000 (£170) | £138 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (£509) | £981 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 14,000,000 (£238) | £609 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £131 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 700,000 (£12) | £17 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 35,000,000 (£594) | £331 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,000,000 (£509) | £66 | + 674% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 (£3.40) | £5.73 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 400,000 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Zahedan (Iran) is 13% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (£42) | £81 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (£34) | £29 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (£42) | £67 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,000,000 (£68) | £63 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Zahedan (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 600,000,000 (£10,186) | £17,216 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (£0.17) | £1.21 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £52 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zahedan (Iran) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (£1.02) | £3.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 280,000 (£4.75) | £3.07 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (£2.12) | £1.41 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 160,000 (£2.72) | £3.30 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 95,000 (£1.61) | £1.51 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 110,000 (£1.87) | £1.20 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (£2.55) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Zahedan (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (£7) | £32 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £89 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 650,000 (£11) | £51 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (£2.38) | £3.62 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 50,000,000 (£849) | £401 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 700,000 (£12) | £27 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 210,000 (£3.57) | £9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 64 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,746 (﷼ 220,675,054) in Zahedan.
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