- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Libya
- Tehran
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (1.531 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (1.531 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,799 (2.389 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (0.194 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 93% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 66,548 (2.098 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,062 (0.979 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (0.717 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,683 (1.408 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,399 (0.738 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,406 (0.958 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (0.337 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (429 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 27,559,500 (869 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,181,670 (132 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 31,907,300 (1,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 18,934,200 (597 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,232,650 (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,058,100 (695 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,531,300 (395 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 130,485 (4.113 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 187,550 (5.911 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,838,800 (58 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,865,500 (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,302,450 (136 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,109,610 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 935,810,000 (29,496 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (0.118 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 170,524 (5.375 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 97,791 (3.082 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 131,465 (4.144 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 522,984 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 122,074 (3.848 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 139,529 (4.398 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 123,403 (3.890 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 63,378 (1.998 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 63,769 (2.010 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 244,813 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 614,938 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 223,188 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,164,570 (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (5.836 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 136,263 (4.295 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,417,200 (738 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (0.030 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,541,910 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (0.645 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,200 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 1,029 Dinar
(﷼ 32,641,787)
in Tehran.
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