Cost of living in Zahedan, Iran vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zahedan (Iran) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (169 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 180,000 (122 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 160,000 (108 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 (15 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 70,000 (47 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 50,000 (34 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,000 (122 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 70,000 (47 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 45,000 (30 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 45 NT$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 45,000 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 25,000 (17 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Zahedan (Iran) is 62% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 50,000,000 (33,753 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (20,252 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,000,000 (6,751 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (20,252 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 14,000,000 (9,451 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 795 NT$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 700,000 (473 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 35,000,000 (23,627 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,000,000 (20,252 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 495% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 (135 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 400,000 (270 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Zahedan (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (1,688 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (1,350 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (1,688 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,000,000 (2,700 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Zahedan (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 600,000,000 (405,035 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (7 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,015 NT$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Zahedan (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (41 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 280,000 (189 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (84 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 160,000 (108 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 95,000 (64 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 110,000 (74 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (101 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Zahedan (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (270 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 556 NT$ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 650,000 (439 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (95 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 50,000,000 (33,753 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 700,000 (473 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 210,000 (142 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 128 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zahedan (Iran) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 50,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 48,248 NT$ (﷼ 71,472,684) in Zahedan.
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