Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 72% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine)
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Arak (Iran) is 75% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Arak | Zaporizhzhya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 319,726 (295₴) | 127₴ | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 186,116 (172₴) | 100₴ | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 69,354 (64₴) | 68₴ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,451 (29₴) | 34₴ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 361,889 (334₴) | 50₴ | + 569% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 28₴ | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 75,000 (69₴) | 87₴ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 36,835 (34₴) | 27₴ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 38,992 (36₴) | 13₴ | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 19₴ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 126₴ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,926 (29₴) | 42₴ | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 40,000 (37₴) | 12₴ | + 212% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Arak (Iran) is 118% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Arak | Zaporizhzhya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 39,490,800 (36,436₴) | 16,033₴ | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 14,912₴ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,000,000 (1,845₴) | 1,910₴ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (18,453₴) | 8,198₴ | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (13,840₴) | 4,792₴ | + 189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (1,384₴) | 1,097₴ | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,899,220 (2,675₴) | 150₴ | + 1683% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 31,155,200 (28,746₴) | 7,917₴ | + 263% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (4,613₴) | 2,131₴ | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 450,000 (415₴) | 207₴ | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 250₴ | - | |
Clothes | + 259% | |||
Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 259% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Arak | Zaporizhzhya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,782,450 (2,567₴) | 1,223₴ | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,971,160 (3,664₴) | 932₴ | + 293% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,554,320 (8,815₴) | 2,424₴ | + 264% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 10,000,000 (9,227₴) | 1,713₴ | + 439% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 19% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (1,383,985₴) | 337,186₴ | + 310% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 8,557 (8₴) | 46₴ | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 282₴ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 136₴ | - | |
Personal Care | + 114% | |||
Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 114% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 118,346 (109₴) | 40₴ | + 174% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 131₴ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 513₴ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (1,107₴) | 43₴ | + 2484% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 247,578 (228₴) | 38₴ | + 505% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 225,207 (208₴) | 95₴ | + 119% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 120,000 (111₴) | 45₴ | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 101,874 (94₴) | 30₴ | + 210% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 400,000 (369₴) | 118₴ | + 214% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 41% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
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Arak | Zaporizhzhya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 800,000 (738₴) | 255₴ | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 212₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 400₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (1,845₴) | 535₴ | + 245% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 82₴ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 141,732 (131₴) | 29₴ | + 357% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32₴ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 11,595₴ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.81₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,500,000 (1,384₴) | 376₴ | + 268% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 200,000 (185₴) | 95₴ | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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