- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran compared to Zarqa, Jordan

Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 4.667 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (Dinar 4.217) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (Dinar 1.265) | Dinar 3.250 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (Dinar 1.350) | 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 2.109) | Dinar 4.000 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 1.100 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.422) | 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 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 11% 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 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.687) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is 14% 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 | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (Dinar 14,339) | 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 | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is 6% 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 2.530) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 2.500 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (Dinar 2.024) | Dinar 2.000 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | 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 5.904) | - | - | |
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 675) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (Dinar 4.217) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 2.100 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,052
(﷼ 62,336,191)
in Saqqez.
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