Cost of living
Qaem Shahr compared to Golestan
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Overview comparison
Qaem ShahrGolestan
Consumer prices in Golestan are roughly 27% higher than in Qaem Shahr.
Cost of living
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| Total with rent one person | 597 | 627 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,475 | 2,148 |
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| Without rent one person | 412 | 406 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,070 | 1,040 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 172.45 | 290.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 601.72 | 599.75 |
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| Food person | 220 | 226 |
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| Food family | 598 | 714 |
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| Transport person | 14.38 | 17.77 |
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| Transport family | 44.47 | 42.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.54 years | 83.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.66 | 4.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.15 | 20.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.88 | 3.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.05 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.83 | 477.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.35 | 268.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 751.79 | 989.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.74 | 607.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.65 | 12.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.3 | 19.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.36 | 6.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.17 | 27.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,181 | 2,016 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 542 | 1,250 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.64% | 9.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.99 | 3.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Groceries
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.06 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 3.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.04 | 4.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.8 | 9.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 | 0.17 |
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Other
| Item | Qaem Shahr | Golestan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.12 | 17.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.28 | 1.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.55 | 120.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.9 | 24.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.73 | 34.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.4 | 119.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.09 | 114.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,189 | 1,696 |
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