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| Expense | Sarāb | Mashhad | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.38 | $4.28 | Sarāb |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.50 | $17.10 | Sarāb |
| Cappuccino | $1.01 | $1.28 | Sarāb |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $76.50 | $96.90 | Sarāb |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.38 | $15.68 | Sarāb |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $32.63 | $41.33 | Sarāb |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.45 | $11.97 | Sarāb |
| Fitness club membership | $9.45 | $11.97 | Sarāb |
| Cinema ticket | $2.48 | $3.14 | Sarāb |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $217 | Sarāb |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $151 | Sarāb |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $452 | Sarāb |
| Total single-person budget | $337 | $436 | Sarāb |
| Average net salary | $270 | $342 |
Sarāb is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sarāb runs about $337 versus $436 in Mashhad — a difference of roughly 29%.
Salary-adjusted, Sarāb leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Sarāb · Full cost of living in Mashhad