Cost of living in Kermanshah is 24% higher than in Istaravshan (without rent).
Rent in Kermanshah is 70% more expensive than in Istaravshan.
Cost of living including rent in Kermanshah is 44% higher than in Istaravshan.
Food in Kermanshah is 23% more expensive than in Istaravshan.
Transport in Kermanshah is 134% more expensive than in Istaravshan.
| Kermanshah | Istaravshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kermanshah | Istaravshan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.97 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.88 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.07 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.68 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.59 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.03 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.3 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.38 $ | 3.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.8 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.38 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 7.04 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.35 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.9 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.5 $ | 23.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 382 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 925 $ | 398 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 796 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,443 $ | 588 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 601 $ | 702 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 403 $ | 465 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 288 $ | 268 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.81 % | 19.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.73 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ | 3.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.2 $ | 76.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 28.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 26.1 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,101 $ | 13,644 $ |