- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Bushehr
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bushehr, Iran compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States

Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Bushehr (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 201,214 ($4.79) | $11 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 219,429 ($5.22) | $7 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 90,804 ($2.16) | $4.73 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,778 ($0.71) | $1.02 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,821 ($2.00) | $3.36 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,643 ($0.68) | $2.20 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 93,304 ($2.22) | $4.41 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 59,929 ($1.43) | $3.45 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,446 ($0.61) | $1.16 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.46 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 34,518 ($0.82) | $1.63 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 16,500 ($0.39) | $2.16 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Bushehr (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,655,000 ($801) | $1,104 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 19,513,000 ($465) | $874 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,023,080 ($24) | $177 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 26,678,500 ($635) | $756 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 17,053,300 ($406) | $692 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,615,380 ($86) | $244 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,515,380 ($60) | $51 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 67,569,200 ($1,609) | $400 | + 303% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20,000,000 ($476) | $150 | + 217% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $16 | - 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $24 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Bushehr (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,682,140 ($40) | $48 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,104,620 ($26) | $29 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,332,140 ($79) | $93 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,178,570 ($52) | $102 | - 49% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Bushehr (Iran) is 32% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 ($35,714) | $16,500 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,136 ($0.27) | $0.57 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $50 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 107,600 ($2.56) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Bushehr (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $5.55 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $83 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $5.34 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 187,500 ($4.46) | $2.87 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 159,091 ($3.79) | $8 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,909 ($1.45) | $4.28 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $1.39 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $18 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Bushehr (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 447,692 ($11) | $33 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116,615 ($2.78) | $18 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,500,000 ($36) | $40 | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,104,620 ($26) | $49 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 135,692 ($3.23) | $5.00 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 ($595) | $429 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,500,000 ($36) | $33 | + 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $6 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bushehr (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,386
(﷼ 100,194,704)
in Bushehr.
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