Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 23% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (410 NT$) | 150 NT$ | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (430 NT$) | 122 NT$ | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (132 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (55 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (136 NT$) | 84 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (63 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (206 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 117,567 (80 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (51 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 46 NT$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 422 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (61 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (27 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 192% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (91,776 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (51,398 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (2,547 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (60,511 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 67,664,600 (45,826 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (4,152 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (441 NT$) | 656 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (53,109 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | + 276% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (25,815 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 787% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (278 NT$) | 245 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (440 NT$) | 279 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 177% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (2,904 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (3,493 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (12,015 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | + 416% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (5,027 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 113% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (3,809,577 NT$) | 958,973 NT$ | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (21 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (1,101 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (644 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (58 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (222 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (1,500 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (120 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (194 NT$) | 179 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (228 NT$) | 157 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (128 NT$) | 63 NT$ | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (120 NT$) | 68 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (459 NT$) | 333 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 89% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (1,075 NT$) | 664 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (278 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (1,825 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (2,200 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 289 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (180 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 120 NT$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (64,554 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 363% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (6 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (2,237 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (274 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 102% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 185,541 NT$ (﷼ 273,962,257) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 92,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City.
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