- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Switzerland
- Mashhad
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Zurich, Switzerland
WARNING!
Mashhad has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,092 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 178,290 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 95,743 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 24,711 (CHF 0.58) | CHF 1.71 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 84,989 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 5.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,055 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 4.04 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 72,689 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 42,954 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 4.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,407 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 5.20 | - 90% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 37,164 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.53 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 18,049 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.85 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,457,100 (CHF 647) | CHF 3,513 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 13,771,900 (CHF 324) | CHF 2,538 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,298,670 (CHF 54) | CHF 161 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,091,100 (CHF 403) | CHF 1,888 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,998,800 (CHF 259) | CHF 1,357 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,896,220 (CHF 139) | CHF 81 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 478,489 (CHF 11) | CHF 47 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 21,718,000 (CHF 512) | CHF 502 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,544,400 (CHF 248) | CHF 177 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 120,565 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 21 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 351,271 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,459,800 (CHF 34) | CHF 131 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,874,350 (CHF 44) | CHF 56 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,051,130 (CHF 95) | CHF 134 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,344,850 (CHF 79) | CHF 151 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (CHF 20,741) | CHF 28,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,180 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 1.69 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 566,667 (CHF 13) | CHF 81 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 404,243 (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 62,166 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 14 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106,119 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 32 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 153,663 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 6 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 140,312 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 45,762 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 3.04 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 86,063 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.05 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 156,107 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 47 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 457,578 (CHF 11) | CHF 73 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 202,844 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 37 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (CHF 24) | CHF 183 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 847,220 (CHF 20) | CHF 100 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 99,993 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 4.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 29,527,300 (CHF 696) | CHF 528 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.43 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,023,690 (CHF 24) | CHF 108 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 87,721 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 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 1,301 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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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 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,423
(﷼ 145,293,453)
in Mashhad.
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