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Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran vs Zarqa, Jordan
WARNING!
Saqqez has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Saqqez.
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 4.667 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (Dinar 4.213) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 3.250 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (Dinar 1.348) | Dinar 1.100 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 0.600 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (Dinar 2.107) | Dinar 4.000 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 1.100 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 1.500 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,000 (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 1.000 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (Dinar 0.337) | Dinar 0.531 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,500,000 (Dinar 143) | Dinar 400 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 225 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,500,000 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (Dinar 337) | Dinar 250 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 95 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.685) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 80 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,500,000 (Dinar 93) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (Dinar 14,325) | Dinar 8,000 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 15,000 (Dinar 0.253) | Dinar 0.750 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600,000 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 2.500 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (Dinar 2.022) | Dinar 2.000 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 3.000 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (Dinar 5.899) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 400,000 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dinar 0.843) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 40,000,000 (Dinar 674) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (Dinar 4.213) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 2.100 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 882
(﷼ 52,353,575)
in Saqqez.
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