Cost of living
Ilam (Iran) compared to Urmia
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Overview comparison
Ilam (Iran)Urmia
Consumer prices in Ilam (Iran) are roughly 27% higher than in Urmia.
Cost of living
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| Total with rent one person | 651 | 436 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,335 | 1,458 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 414 |
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| Without rent one family | 907 | 1,237 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 178.96 | 132.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.03 | 343.44 |
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| Food person | 164 | 184 |
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| Food family | 469 | 560 |
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| Transport person | 29.3 | 25.54 |
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| Transport family | 77.69 | 68.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 77.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.66 | 4.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.03 | 29.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.4 | 2.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 | 1.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.47 | 1.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 300.39 | 177.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 196.01 | 134.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 738.91 | 395.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 403.58 | 219.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.68 | 8.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.56 | 12.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.54 | 25.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| Local transport ticket | 28.9 | 19.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,724 | 740 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 659 | 484 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.17% | 10.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.46 | 2.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.51 | 0.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.54 | 3.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.37 | 2.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.83 | 6.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Ilam (Iran) | Urmia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.74 | 24.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.14 | 3.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.01 | 117.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.13 | 23.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.84 | 74.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.01 | 82.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 131.78 | 113.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,621 | 853 |
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