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Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran vs Zarqa, Jordan
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Saqqez has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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| 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 2.526) | Dinar 4.667 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (Dinar 4.210) | Dinar 4.500 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (Dinar 1.263) | 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 1.347) | Dinar 1.100 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (Dinar 0.505) | Dinar 0.600 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (Dinar 2.105) | 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 0.505) | 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 168) | Dinar 95 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.526) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dinar 1.684) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (Dinar 14,313) | 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 2.526) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 2.500 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 1.000 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (Dinar 2.021) | Dinar 2.000 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 3.000 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (Dinar 5.894) | - | - | |
| 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 0.842) | 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 4.210) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (Dinar 2.526) | 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.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dinar 1,200 in Zarqa you would need to make just about Dinar 959 (﷼ 56,942,854) in Saqqez.
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