Cost of living in Tabriz, Iran vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 85% | |||
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Food in Tabriz (Iran) is 85% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 282,400 | ﷼ [BM] 3,104,917 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 205,644 | ﷼ [BM] 1,767,392 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 89,623 | ﷼ [BM] 1,033,361 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 38,786 | ﷼ [BM] 138,489 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 106,829 | ﷼ [BM] 513,856 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 79,228 | ﷼ [BM] 863,062 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 180,435 | ﷼ [BM] 1,396,749 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 59,759 | ﷼ [BM] 713,850 | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 27,963 | ﷼ [BM] 321,877 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ﷼ [BM] 838,424 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ﷼ [BM] 3,380,038 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 43,216 | ﷼ [BM] 535,550 | - 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 20,638 | ﷼ [BM] 462,901 | - 96% | |
Housing | - 90% | |||
Housing in Tabriz (Iran) is 90% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 34,440,900 | ﷼ [BM] 383,039,715 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 26,243,600 | ﷼ [BM] 242,563,268 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 6,159,780 | ﷼ [BM] 41,800,554 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 25,387,000 | ﷼ [BM] 243,050,043 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 16,474,700 | ﷼ [BM] 181,022,621 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 4,190,120 | ﷼ [BM] 21,257,869 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 557,707 | ﷼ [BM] 9,988,862 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ [BM] 38,981,600 | ﷼ [BM] 61,604,068 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 7,678,850 | ﷼ [BM] 29,134,599 | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 243,119 | ﷼ [BM] 2,415,195 | - 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 457,213 | ﷼ [BM] 4,431,540 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 82% | |||
Clothes in Tabriz (Iran) is 82% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 2,053,070 | ﷼ [BM] 11,024,310 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 1,764,450 | ﷼ [BM] 10,092,558 | - 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 4,017,650 | ﷼ [BM] 16,836,158 | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 3,450,110 | ﷼ [BM] 26,527,783 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Tabriz (Iran) is 75% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 1,750,480,000 | ﷼ [BM] 5,523,224,223 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 11,386 | ﷼ [BM] 139,984 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 3,779,910 | ﷼ [BM] 13,785,910 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ [BM] 255,989 | ﷼ [BM] 4,049,773 | - 94% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Tabriz (Iran) is 77% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 154,685 | ﷼ [BM] 2,058,923 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 5,084,449 | - 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ [BM] 23,951,391 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 165,035 | ﷼ [BM] 1,579,090 | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 162,104 | ﷼ [BM] 794,460 | - 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 121,193 | ﷼ [BM] 926,383 | - 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 53,815 | ﷼ [BM] 766,398 | - 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 75,654 | ﷼ [BM] 372,303 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 253,431 | ﷼ [BM] 4,745,743 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 82% | |||
Entertainment in Tabriz (Iran) is 82% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 529,699 | ﷼ [BM] 11,212,888 | - 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 263,609 | ﷼ [BM] 5,925,749 | - 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 3,327,540 | ﷼ [BM] 25,954,185 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 1,372,110 | ﷼ [BM] 21,823,299 | - 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,054,353 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 106,722 | ﷼ [BM] 1,243,968 | - 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,245,587 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 40,870,900 | ﷼ [BM] 100,287,630 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 10,000 | ﷼ [BM] 43,550 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 1,480,750 | ﷼ [BM] 8,248,714 | - 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 146,002 | ﷼ [BM] 1,456,260 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 83% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tabriz (Iran) is 83% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $886 (﷼ 37,298,360) in Tabriz.
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