Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 144% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (R$ 80) | R$ 27 | + 192% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (R$ 84) | R$ 28 | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 324% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.81 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.38 | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 123,348 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.87 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.26 | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.79 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 3.28 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 381% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 381% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (R$ 17,850) | R$ 2,605 | + 585% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (R$ 9,997) | R$ 1,643 | + 508% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (R$ 495) | R$ 742 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (R$ 11,769) | R$ 1,653 | + 612% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 64,778,100 (R$ 8,533) | R$ 1,217 | + 601% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (R$ 808) | R$ 233 | + 247% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (R$ 86) | R$ 80 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (R$ 10,329) | R$ 1,781 | + 480% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (R$ 5,021) | R$ 439 | + 1044% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 164% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (R$ 85) | R$ 18 | + 388% | |
Clothes | + 337% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 337% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (R$ 565) | R$ 179 | + 215% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (R$ 679) | R$ 160 | + 324% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (R$ 2,337) | R$ 310 | + 653% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (R$ 978) | R$ 264 | + 270% | |
Transportation | + 184% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 184% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (R$ 740,937) | R$ 102,277 | + 624% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 4.68 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (R$ 214) | R$ 207 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (R$ 125) | R$ 30 | + 316% | |
Personal Care | + 126% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 126% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (R$ 43) | R$ 37 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (R$ 292) | R$ 208 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 191% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 280% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (R$ 23) | R$ 3.96 | + 488% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (R$ 89) | R$ 37 | + 143% | |
Entertainment | + 157% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 157% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (R$ 209) | R$ 85 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (R$ 54) | R$ 42 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (R$ 355) | R$ 124 | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (R$ 428) | R$ 144 | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (R$ 35) | R$ 9 | + 294% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (R$ 12,555) | R$ 3,165 | + 297% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (R$ 1.20) | R$ 1.32 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (R$ 435) | R$ 108 | + 304% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (R$ 53) | R$ 9 | + 474% | |
TOTAL | + 221% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 221% more expensive than in Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 24,694 (﷼ 187,475,926) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,700 in Belo Horizonte.
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