Cost of living in Patiala is 51% lower than in Tehran (without rent).
Rent in Patiala is 60% cheaper than in Tehran.
Cost of living including rent in Patiala is 55% lower than in Tehran.
Food in Patiala is 43% cheaper than in Tehran.
Transport in Patiala is 19% cheaper than in Tehran.
| Patiala | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Patiala | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.69 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.13 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.09 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.51 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.37 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.87 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.68 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.27 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.83 $ | 1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.07 $ | 2.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.05 $ | 2.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.7 $ | 120 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.08 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.43 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.47 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.7 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.12 $ | 6.91 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.7 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 166 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 447 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 243 $ | 1,007 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,420 $ | 2,380 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,231 $ | 1,515 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 376 $ | 266 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.15 % | 24.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.3 $ | 19 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.17 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Haircut | 2.25 $ | 33.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 47.5 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.8 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58.6 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,317 $ | 1,838 $ |