- 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.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Mashhad.
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 215,332 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 124,185 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 60,209 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 28,980 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.76 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 49,662 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 21,346 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.04 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 79,711 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 33,796 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 4.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 14,194 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 5.20 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15,000 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 1.76 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 548,596 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 32,562 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.64 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 16,214 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.85 | - 83% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 23,287,200 (CHF 689) | CHF 3,513 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 15,784,000 (CHF 467) | CHF 2,538 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,198,760 (CHF 65) | CHF 161 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 18,875,900 (CHF 559) | CHF 1,888 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,967,040 (CHF 265) | CHF 1,357 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 913,533 (CHF 27) | CHF 81 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 305,503 (CHF 9) | CHF 47 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,561,600 (CHF 609) | CHF 858 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,986,000 (CHF 355) | CHF 164 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32,834 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 18 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 72,106 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,485,070 (CHF 44) | CHF 131 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,037,970 (CHF 31) | CHF 56 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,398,010 (CHF 71) | CHF 134 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,121,260 (CHF 63) | CHF 151 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,445,780,000 (CHF 42,798) | CHF 28,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,575 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 1.69 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 271,667 (CHF 8) | CHF 81 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 45,668 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 37 | - 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43,792 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 21 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 119,259 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 30 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 244,828 (CHF 7) | CHF 140 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 58,119 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 9 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 157,276 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 6 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 134,478 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 41,535 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.83 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 79,111 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 4.03 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,611 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 45 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 338,553 (CHF 10) | CHF 71 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 153,146 (CHF 4.53) | CHF 37 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 315,030 (CHF 9) | CHF 198 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 729,336 (CHF 22) | CHF 100 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 99,088 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 6,270,500 (CHF 186) | CHF 176 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 861 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.43 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 774,087 (CHF 23) | CHF 108 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 86,147 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,395 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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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 2,789
(﷼ 94,220,342)
in Mashhad.
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