Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (£3.42) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (£6) | £5.65 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (£0.85) | £4.17 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (£0.43) | £0.73 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (£0.61) | £2.75 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (£0.22) | £1.92 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (£0.68) | £5.41 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (£0.60) | £1.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (£0.22) | £0.81 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £2.16 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (£0.51) | £1.92 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (£0.17) | £0.74 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (£512) | £1,367 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (£342) | £832 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (£427) | £164 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (£307) | £1,029 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (£171) | £915 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (£222) | £156 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (£2.56) | £19 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (£393) | £340 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (£205) | £71 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (£0.85) | £5.36 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (£5.12) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (£51) | £49 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (£68) | £54 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (£85) | £55 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (£20,493) | £22,837 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (£0.17) | £1.23 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £59 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.90 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (£5.98) | £75 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (£0.43) | £2.74 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (£0.43) | £1.35 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (£1.71) | £2.57 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (£0.94) | £1.80 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (£1.02) | £1.49 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (£3.42) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (£8) | £23 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (£3.42) | £22 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (£7) | £100 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (£16) | £54 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.65 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.79 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (£512) | £295 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (£8) | £35 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (£1.71) | £9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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