Cost of living in Qom (Iran) is 130% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | + 227% | |||
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Food in Qom (Iran) is 227% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,000,000 (121,565 Shilling) | 15,241 Shilling | + 698% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 524,715 (31,894 Shilling) | 15,790 Shilling | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 205,255 (12,476 Shilling) | 8,522 Shilling | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 57,854 (3,517 Shilling) | 2,721 Shilling | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 218,648 (13,290 Shilling) | 4,119 Shilling | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 100,000 (6,078 Shilling) | 3,441 Shilling | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 500,000 (30,391 Shilling) | 11,505 Shilling | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 250,000 (15,196 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 200,000 (12,157 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 394% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6,429 Shilling | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 17,570 Shilling | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 131,868 (8,015 Shilling) | 2,720 Shilling | + 195% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 100,000 (6,078 Shilling) | 1,514 Shilling | + 301% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Qom (Iran) is 118% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 90,561,100 (5,504,546 Shilling) | 1,196,620 Shilling | + 360% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 54,542,100 (3,315,215 Shilling) | 946,593 Shilling | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 230,666 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 50,000,000 (3,039,134 Shilling) | 1,168,570 Shilling | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 52,905,300 (3,215,726 Shilling) | 1,636,340 Shilling | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 276,804 Shilling | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 49,948 Shilling | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 25,038,400 (1,521,901 Shilling) | 870,960 Shilling | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13,467,000 (818,560 Shilling) | 287,959 Shilling | + 184% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 170,000 (10,333 Shilling) | 15,884 Shilling | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 500,000 (30,391 Shilling) | 13,105 Shilling | + 132% | |
Clothes | + 789% | |||
Clothes in Qom (Iran) is 789% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,370,100 (326,409 Shilling) | 30,394 Shilling | + 974% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,271,100 (745,870 Shilling) | 80,661 Shilling | + 825% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,393,920 (570,988 Shilling) | 63,650 Shilling | + 797% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,629,230 (159,812 Shilling) | 75,230 Shilling | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Qom (Iran) is 101% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 3,427,210,000 (208,315,012 Shilling) | 31,611,400 Shilling | + 559% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,388 (692 Shilling) | 2,768 Shilling | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900,000 (54,704 Shilling) | 45,326 Shilling | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 21,091 Shilling | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Qom (Iran) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 6,913 Shilling | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26,416 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 44,630 Shilling | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 5,474 Shilling | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 6,361 Shilling | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 9,677 Shilling | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3,153 Shilling | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,450 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 11,371 Shilling | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Qom (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Qom | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 58,600 Shilling | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 21,785 Shilling | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 48,851 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 70,844 Shilling | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 11,050 Shilling | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 5,488 Shilling | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 3,270 Shilling | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,216,120 Shilling | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 282 Shilling | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 600,000 (36,470 Shilling) | 140,953 Shilling | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 4,659 Shilling | - | |
TOTAL | + 130% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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