Cost of living in Khost is 50% lower than in Tehran (without rent).
Rent in Khost is 37% cheaper than in Tehran.
Cost of living including rent in Khost is 45% lower than in Tehran.
Food in Khost is 34% cheaper than in Tehran.
Transport in Khost is 47% cheaper than in Tehran.
| Khost | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Khost | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.42 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.1 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.88 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.18 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.9 $ | 1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.24 $ | 2.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.63 $ | 2.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.2 $ | 120 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.85 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.5 $ | 10 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.3 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
101 $ | 6.91 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 70 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 133 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 447 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 264 $ | 1,007 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 433 $ | 2,380 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 235 $ | 1,515 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 174 $ | 266 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.94 % | 24.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.27 $ | 19 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.92 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Haircut | 2.9 $ | 33.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.5 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.9 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 23 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,278 $ | 1,838 $ |