Cost of living in Mashhad is 64% higher than in Peshawar (without rent).
Rent in Mashhad is 49% more expensive than in Peshawar.
Cost of living including rent in Mashhad is 59% higher than in Peshawar.
Food in Mashhad is 50% more expensive than in Peshawar.
Transport in Mashhad is 16% cheaper than in Peshawar.
| Mashhad | Peshawar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mashhad | Peshawar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.01 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.2 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.27 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.1 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 7.97 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.73 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.42 $ | 1.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.35 $ | 7.15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.5 $ | 6.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.17 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.28 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 0.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.61 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.4 $ | 87 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 13.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 144 $ | 44.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 395 $ | 97.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 98 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 569 $ | 211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,424 $ | 181 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 812 $ | 151 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 228 $ | 193 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.29 % | 20.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.1 $ | 9.61 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.98 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 28.8 $ | 1.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.8 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 150 $ | 28.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 612 $ | 525 $ |