- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Tehran
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Tehran has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 25 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 26 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,463 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (Dirham 0.53) | Dirham 8 | - 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 68,700 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,777 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (Dirham 1.97) | Dirham 15 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,249 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,547 (Dirham 2.04) | Dirham 9 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,851 (Dirham 2.67) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (Dirham 0.92) | Dirham 4.56 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 74% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (Dirham 1,176) | Dirham 13,583 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,280,300 (Dirham 2,531) | Dirham 11,205 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,768,050 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 260 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 37,196,500 (Dirham 3,215) | Dirham 7,278 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 22,113,800 (Dirham 1,911) | Dirham 5,409 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,334,560 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 130 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 294 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,291,300 (Dirham 1,927) | Dirham 1,644 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,570,000 (Dirham 1,086) | Dirham 486 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 133,257 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 31 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,769 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 41 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,901,770 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 231 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,127,080 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 196 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,487,220 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 329 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,046,870 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 355 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 987,903,000 (Dirham 85,382) | Dirham 76,866 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (Dirham 0.32) | Dirham 1.81 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 80 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 182,642 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 39 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 95,182 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 124,355 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 67 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 533,763 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 276 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 132,314 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 147,750 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 131,356 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 66,353 (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 9 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 65,983 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 17 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 246,628 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 51 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 626,625 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 223 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 221,829 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 70 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,260,280 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 348 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 150 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 134,819 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,212,400 (Dirham 2,006) | Dirham 2,228 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.38 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,555,760 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 371 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (Dirham 1.77) | Dirham 10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 37,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,082
(﷼ 162,932,025)
in Tehran.
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