Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 27% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (₨357) | ₨844 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 380,000 (₨679) | ₨288 | 135% |
| 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 (₨71) | ₨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 | 42% |
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 119% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 30,000,000 (₨53,575) | ₨34,699 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 20,000,000 (₨35,717) | ₨22,512 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 25,000,000 (₨44,646) | ₨5,414 | 725% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 18,000,000 (₨32,145) | ₨21,166 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 10,000,000 (₨17,858) | ₨12,897 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 13,000,000 (₨23,216) | ₨2,613 | 788% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 150,000 (₨268) | ₨800 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 23,000,000 (₨41,074) | ₨35,364 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 12,000,000 (₨21,430) | ₨15,424 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 50,000 (₨89) | ₨395 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 300,000 (₨536) | ₨548 | 2% |
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 3,000,000 (₨5,358) | ₨2,258 | 137% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 2,000,000 (₨3,572) | ₨2,459 | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 4,000,000 (₨7,143) | ₨3,268 | 119% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 5,000,000 (₨8,929) | ₨2,619 | 241% |
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 13% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (₨2,143,017) | ₨830,309 | 158% |
| 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 in Mahabad (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 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 (₨625) | ₨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 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (₨357) | ₨216 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 (₨804) | ₨923 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (₨357) | ₨496 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 400,000 (₨714) | ₨1,737 | 59% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 950,000 (₨1,697) | ₨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 (₨53,575) | ₨35,595 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | ₨20 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 (₨804) | ₨2,228 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 (₨179) | ₨251 | 29% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨138,712 (﷼ 77,673,159) in Mahabad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨109,000 in Thane.