- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Switzerland
- Mashhad
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 235,773 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 207,368 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 97,576 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,169 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.74 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 84,989 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,258 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 3.96 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 79,009 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,203 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 3.72 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,453 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 2.80 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.30 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 38,308 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.44 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,471 (CHF 0.46) | CHF 2.27 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 30,671,400 (CHF 725) | CHF 2,962 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,152,100 (CHF 335) | CHF 2,340 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,298,670 (CHF 54) | CHF 152 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,091,100 (CHF 404) | CHF 2,245 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,998,800 (CHF 260) | CHF 1,715 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,896,220 (CHF 139) | CHF 101 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 452,789 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 25,831,800 (CHF 611) | CHF 512 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,544,400 (CHF 249) | CHF 178 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 120,565 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 21 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 410,100 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,543,370 (CHF 37) | CHF 124 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,874,350 (CHF 44) | CHF 61 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,337,830 (CHF 103) | CHF 145 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,344,850 (CHF 79) | CHF 193 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (CHF 20,822) | CHF 26,863 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,288 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 2.24 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 566,667 (CHF 13) | CHF 100 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 354,223 (CHF 8) | CHF 40 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,795 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 13 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106,119 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 32 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 121 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,825 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 5.97 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 148,544 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 52,532 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 3.04 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 90,831 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.05 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 170,457 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 46 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 457,578 (CHF 11) | CHF 75 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 226,048 (CHF 5.35) | CHF 39 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (CHF 24) | CHF 191 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 919,662 (CHF 22) | CHF 111 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 101,011 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 5.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,346,200 (CHF 718) | CHF 477 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,023,690 (CHF 24) | CHF 100 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 97,253 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,300
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,736
(﷼ 115,682,185)
in Mashhad.
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