Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 511% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | + 429% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 429% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,465,620 (76,817 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | + 369% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,736,180 (85,246 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 969% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 924,474 (28,802 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | + 283% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 335,492 (10,452 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 495% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 663,504 (20,672 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 934% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 248,433 (7,740 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 611% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 885,180 (27,578 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 471% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 431,311 (13,438 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 775% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 211,436 (6,587 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 484% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4,126 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 37,005 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 348,309 (10,852 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 496% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 123,842 (3,858 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 185% | |
Housing | + 923% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 923% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 404,988,000 (12,617,499 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 2792% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 167,283,000 (5,211,742 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 1422% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52,733,200 (1,642,916 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | + 1106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 273,916,000 (8,533,919 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 1659% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 176,819,000 (5,508,839 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 1582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (750,829 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | + 469% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,491,080 (77,610 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (4,525,704 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | + 665% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (3,944,596 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | + 1249% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,756,190 (54,715 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 994% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,232,660 (38,404 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 668% | |
Clothes | + 968% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 968% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,093,200 (345,611 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 1052% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,479,800 (669,208 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | + 1196% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,198,200 (1,968,955 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | + 691% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28,573,100 (890,202 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | + 654% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 8% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (633,298,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,242 (911 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 184% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,980,530 (186,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 2,642,740 (82,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 680% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 680% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,460,410 (45,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 718,567 (22,387 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,281,820 (133,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,460 (14,688 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 634% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,938,360 (60,390 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 9562% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 689,942 (21,495 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 975% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (22,400 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 2140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 886,658 (27,624 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 5425% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,506,820 (46,945 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 369% | |
Entertainment | + 689% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 689% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tehran | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,500,460 (140,213 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 461% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,375,880 (42,866 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 329% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,328,920 (259,490 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 938% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,910,200 (371,065 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 642% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 822,547 (25,627 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 2463% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 271,231,000 (8,450,267 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 1308% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 16,071 (501 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,651,800 (456,480 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 4465% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,558,930 (48,569 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 3786% | |
TOTAL | + 511% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 701 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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