Cost of living in Ardabil is 54% higher than in Homs (without rent).
Rent in Ardabil is 116% more expensive than in Homs.
Cost of living including rent in Ardabil is 81% higher than in Homs.
Food in Ardabil is 58% more expensive than in Homs.
Transport in Ardabil is 44% cheaper than in Homs.
| Ardabil | Homs | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ardabil | Homs | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.26 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.93 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.45 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.2 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.13 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.21 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.85 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.25 $ | 1.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.18 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.8 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.81 $ | 9.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.62 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.67 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 3.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.8 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.7 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.8 $ | 67.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 426 $ | 98.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 706 $ | 125 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 76.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 696 $ | 399 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,164 $ | 1,506 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 558 $ | 302 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 356 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.18 % | 13.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.75 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Haircut | 21.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.4 $ | 47.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.4 $ | 22 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 71.4 $ | 48.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,663 $ | 1,643 $ |