Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Thane, India
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (₨358) | ₨844 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (₨680) | ₨288 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (₨89) | ₨124 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (₨45) | ₨62 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (₨64) | ₨64 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (₨23) | ₨37 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (₨72) | ₨274 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (₨63) | ₨168 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (₨23) | ₨24 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨138 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨588 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (₨54) | ₨73 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (₨18) | ₨31 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 124% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (₨53,687) | ₨34,699 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (₨35,791) | ₨22,512 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (₨44,739) | ₨5,414 | + 726% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (₨32,212) | ₨21,166 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (₨17,896) | ₨12,897 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (₨23,264) | ₨2,613 | + 790% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (₨268) | ₨800 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (₨41,160) | ₨35,364 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (₨21,475) | ₨15,424 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (₨89) | ₨395 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (₨537) | ₨526 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 80% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (₨5,369) | ₨2,258 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (₨3,579) | ₨2,459 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (₨7,158) | ₨3,268 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (₨8,948) | ₨2,619 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 13% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (₨2,147,486) | ₨830,309 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨18) | ₨83 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨945 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨461 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (₨626) | ₨591 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (₨45) | ₨260 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (₨45) | ₨183 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (₨179) | ₨181 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (₨98) | ₨125 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (₨107) | ₨79 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (₨358) | ₨216 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (₨805) | ₨923 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (₨358) | ₨496 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (₨716) | ₨1,737 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (₨1,700) | ₨2,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨483 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨222 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (₨53,687) | ₨35,595 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (₨805) | ₨2,228 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (₨179) | ₨251 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 108 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 29% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨123,803 (﷼ 69,180,222) in Mahabad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨96,000 in Thane.
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