Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran vs Thessaloniki, Greece

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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €16 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.88) | €7 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (€1.46) | €4.12 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €1.23 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (€1.56) | €4.06 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.59) | €1.54 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (€2.44) | €4.69 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (€0.88) | €1.50 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €0.98 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.30 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €10 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.59) | €2.01 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (€0.39) | €0.62 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,500,000 (€166) | €592 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €430 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,500,000 (€49) | €121 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €424 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €315 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (€29) | €82 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (€12) | €20 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 20,000,000 (€390) | €379 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (€195) | €111 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €9 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.95) | €6 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is 27% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (€49) | €78 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (€49) | €22 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,500,000 (€107) | €80 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (€49) | €89 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (€16,582) | €20,726 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 15,000 (€0.29) | €1.58 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600,000 (€12) | €30 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.14 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €4.30 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €3.74 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (€0.49) | €1.84 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (€2.34) | €2.07 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €9 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (€7) | €26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 400,000 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€20) | €45 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.98) | €3.80 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.87 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 40,000,000 (€780) | €434 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (€4.88) | €41 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.93) | €4.66 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,155 (﷼ 59,212,216) in Saqqez.
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