Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 1155% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 732% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 732% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,574,920 (8,370 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 948% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,159,770 (10,271 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 1645% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 901,671 (2,931 Dinar) | 361 Dinar | + 711% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 336,523 (1,094 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | + 755% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 702,759 (2,284 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 847% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 233,753 (760 Dinar) | 108 Dinar | + 603% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 619,217 (2,013 Dinar) | 657 Dinar | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 427,097 (1,388 Dinar) | 426 Dinar | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 218,993 (712 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 783% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 241 Dinar | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,952 Dinar | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 294,338 (957 Dinar) | 146 Dinar | + 554% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 171,702 (558 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 1055% | |
| Housing | + 1776% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 1776% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 368,063,000 (1,196,431 Dinar) | 71,076 Dinar | + 1583% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 260,049,000 (845,319 Dinar) | 47,872 Dinar | + 1666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21,363,600 (69,445 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 1097% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 525,196,000 (1,707,210 Dinar) | 62,203 Dinar | + 2645% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 282,932,000 (919,703 Dinar) | 32,495 Dinar | + 2730% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 17,640,400 (57,342 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 1320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,837,460 (18,975 Dinar) | 1,780 Dinar | + 966% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 158,050,000 (513,760 Dinar) | 55,193 Dinar | + 831% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 162,629,000 (528,644 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | + 2003% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2,831,440 (9,204 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 1107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,057,590 (3,438 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 499% | |
| Clothes | + 781% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 781% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,833,800 (44,968 Dinar) | 6,923 Dinar | + 550% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17,686,800 (57,493 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | + 770% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 52,551,900 (170,826 Dinar) | 12,518 Dinar | + 1265% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,329,400 (95,339 Dinar) | 11,957 Dinar | + 697% | |
| Transportation | + 1573% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 1573% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 25,548,600,000 (83,048,676 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 1958% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 38,942 (127 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,325,810 (17,312 Dinar) | 1,434 Dinar | + 1107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 1,591,420 (5,173 Dinar) | 533 Dinar | + 871% | |
| Personal Care | + 802% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 802% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 310,666 (1,010 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 987,642 (3,210 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 616% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (16,253 Dinar) | 1,900 Dinar | + 756% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 942,444 (3,064 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 502% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,118,040 (3,634 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 638% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1,006,380 (3,271 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 1087% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1,130,560 (3,675 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 1681% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 590,295 (1,919 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | + 689% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,234,360 (4,012 Dinar) | 399 Dinar | + 905% | |
| Entertainment | + 603% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 603% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,402,580 (11,060 Dinar) | 2,563 Dinar | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,210,560 (3,935 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,978,220 (32,435 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 1123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 10,666,300 (34,672 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | + 438% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 825 Dinar | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 725,674 (2,359 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 678% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 699 Dinar | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 171,792,000 (558,430 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 670% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 28,552 (93 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 781% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17,628,400 (57,303 Dinar) | 4,598 Dinar | + 1146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,678,040 (5,455 Dinar) | 337 Dinar | + 1520% | |
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TOTAL | + 1155% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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