Cost of living in Hamadan is 33% higher than in Lashkargah (without rent).
Rent in Hamadan is 40% cheaper than in Lashkargah.
Cost of living including rent in Hamadan is 7% lower than in Lashkargah.
Food in Hamadan is 15% more expensive than in Lashkargah.
Transport in Hamadan is 63% cheaper than in Lashkargah.
| Hamadan | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hamadan | Lashkargah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.28 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.44 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.45 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.98 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.68 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.01 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.49 $ | 1.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 2.99 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.92 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.77 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.94 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.86 $ | 111 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 131 $ | 43 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 285 $ | 79.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 72 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 433 $ | 131 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,098 $ | 530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 714 $ | 274 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 229 $ | 178 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.27 % | 19.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.5 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 2.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.1 $ | 31 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.1 $ | 20.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.9 $ | 17.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,102 $ | 1,253 $ |