- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Turkey
- Mahabad
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran compared to Zonguldak, Turkey

Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 24% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (20TL) | 10TL | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (37TL) | 12TL | + 209% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (4.88TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (2.44TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (3.51TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (1.27TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (3.90TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (3.41TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (1.27TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6.00TL | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 25TL | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,000 (2.93TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (0.98TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 57% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (2,927TL) | 750TL | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (1,951TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (2,439TL) | 120TL | + 1933% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (1,756TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (976TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (1,268TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (15TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 23,000,000 (2,244TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (1,171TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (4.88TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (29TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (293TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (195TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (390TL) | 200TL | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (488TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 19% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (117,085TL) | 44,000TL | + 166% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (0.98TL) | 4.22TL | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90TL | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 7TL | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (34TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (2.44TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (2.44TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (10TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (5.37TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (5.85TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (20TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (44TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (20TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (39TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (93TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (2,927TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (44TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (10TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 26% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,899TL
(﷼ 29,716,545)
in Mahabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,300TL
in Zonguldak.
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