Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 32 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 31 | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.53 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 123,348 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.59 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 14 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 64 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 5.10 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 13% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (Dirham 11,822) | Dirham 9,284 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (Dirham 6,621) | Dirham 6,902 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 615 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (Dirham 7,795) | Dirham 4,816 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 64,778,100 (Dirham 5,651) | Dirham 3,737 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (Dirham 535) | Dirham 334 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 325 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (Dirham 6,841) | Dirham 1,616 | + 323% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (Dirham 3,325) | Dirham 408 | + 715% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 46 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 38 | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 130% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 269 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (Dirham 450) | Dirham 191 | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (Dirham 1,548) | Dirham 363 | + 326% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (Dirham 648) | Dirham 347 | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 256% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 256% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (Dirham 490,726) | Dirham 80,560 | + 509% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 2.07 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 81 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 28 | + 198% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 61 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 380 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 24 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 10 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 79 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 30% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 193 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 83 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 548 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 202 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 40 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (Dirham 8,315) | Dirham 2,536 | + 228% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (Dirham 0.79) | Dirham 0.62 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 282 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 22 | + 60% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 51% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 43,920 (﷼ 503,442,746) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dirham 29,000 in Abu Dhabi.
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