Cost of living in Arak, Iran vs Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arak (Iran) is 27% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 319,726 (12KM) | 12KM | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 186,116 (7KM) | 5.92KM | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 69,354 (2.71KM) | 4.05KM | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,451 (1.23KM) | 1.46KM | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 361,889 (14KM) | 3.08KM | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (1.17KM) | 1.93KM | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 59,173 (2.31KM) | 5.95KM | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 34,185 (1.33KM) | 1.27KM | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 38,992 (1.52KM) | 0.97KM | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1.24KM | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9KM | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,926 (1.21KM) | 2.39KM | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 24,173 (0.94KM) | 0.87KM | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Arak (Iran) is 76% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 28,495,000 (1,112KM) | 522KM | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 11,201,600 (437KM) | 367KM | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,000,000 (78KM) | 216KM | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (780KM) | 451KM | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (585KM) | 291KM | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (59KM) | 146KM | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,899,220 (113KM) | 24KM | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 31,155,200 (1,215KM) | 989KM | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (195KM) | 176KM | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 450,000 (18KM) | 13KM | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 8KM | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 116% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,782,450 (109KM) | 108KM | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,971,160 (155KM) | 54KM | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,554,320 (373KM) | 144KM | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,049,130 (158KM) | 128KM | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (58,511KM) | 29,317KM | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 6,813 (0.27KM) | 2.19KM | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 53KM | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12KM | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 62% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 91,852 (3.58KM) | 6KM | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 9KM | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 32KM | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (47KM) | 4.66KM | + 905% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 247,578 (10KM) | 6KM | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 225,207 (9KM) | 5.00KM | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 120,000 (4.68KM) | 1.86KM | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 101,874 (3.97KM) | 3.16KM | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 400,000 (16KM) | 5.44KM | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 800,000 (31KM) | 26KM | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (8KM) | 10KM | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,177,010 (46KM) | 48KM | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5.36KM | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 141,732 (5.53KM) | 2.34KM | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2.75KM | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 880KM | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (0.03KM) | 0.18KM | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 835,275 (33KM) | 39KM | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 200,000 (8KM) | 5.07KM | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 35% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 2,031KM (﷼ 52,068,380) in Arak to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,500KM in Zenica.
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