- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Switzerland
- Mashhad
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Zurich, Switzerland

Currency:
Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 247,866 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 25 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 170,635 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 67,536 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 12 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,335 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.74 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 58,194 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 5.18 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 26,019 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 4.04 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 86,195 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,723 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 4.04 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,719 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 5.20 | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 36,617 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.40 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,587 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.85 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 26,064,300 (CHF 607) | CHF 3,513 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,564,400 (CHF 339) | CHF 2,538 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,214,850 (CHF 52) | CHF 161 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,688,600 (CHF 389) | CHF 1,888 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,029,200 (CHF 234) | CHF 1,357 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,301,760 (CHF 77) | CHF 81 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 409,105 (CHF 10) | CHF 47 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,623,600 (CHF 481) | CHF 752 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,308,730 (CHF 217) | CHF 169 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 114,606 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 21 | - 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 351,271 (CHF 8) | CHF 32 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,464,980 (CHF 34) | CHF 131 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,936,180 (CHF 45) | CHF 56 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,379,130 (CHF 79) | CHF 134 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,997,760 (CHF 70) | CHF 151 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (CHF 20,512) | CHF 28,000 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 1.69 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 297,725 (CHF 7) | CHF 81 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 533,365 (CHF 12) | CHF 37 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36,513 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 21 | - 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 98,459 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 29 | - 92% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 9 | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 141,615 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 5.84 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 127,857 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 5.61 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 34,316 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.83 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 71,758 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 4.05 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,678 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 45 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 361,191 (CHF 8) | CHF 71 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 194,054 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 37 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 284,569 (CHF 7) | CHF 189 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 788,352 (CHF 18) | CHF 100 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 94,330 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 4.84 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 36,220,000 (CHF 844) | CHF 526 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 618,030 (CHF 14) | CHF 108 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 81,358 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,687
(﷼ 115,326,439)
in Mashhad.
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