Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 470% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 396% | |||
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| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 396% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,174,620 (222 zł) | 34 zł | + 562% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,092,470 (214 zł) | 28 zł | + 675% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 522,016 (53 zł) | 13 zł | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 246,617 (25 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 616% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 427,704 (44 zł) | 11 zł | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 184,036 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,199,940 (123 zł) | 19 zł | + 550% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 373,410 (38 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 856% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 226,062 (23 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 728% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.17 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 35 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 265,647 (27 zł) | 8 zł | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 170,158 (17 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 436% | |
| Housing | + 818% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 818% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 714,171,000 (73,033 zł) | 5,314 zł | + 1274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 408,604,000 (41,785 zł) | 3,825 zł | + 992% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 34,985,600 (3,578 zł) | 860 zł | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 251,988,000 (25,769 zł) | 3,371 zł | + 664% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 158,371,000 (16,195 zł) | 2,269 zł | + 614% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,281,980 (540 zł) | 383 zł | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,910,540 (195 zł) | 45 zł | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 158,204,000 (16,178 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 783% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 74,533,800 (7,622 zł) | 409 zł | + 1762% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 763,598 (78 zł) | 24 zł | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 953,466 (98 zł) | 32 zł | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 766% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 766% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 25,959,500 (2,655 zł) | 299 zł | + 789% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 13,545,900 (1,385 zł) | 204 zł | + 578% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,995,900 (6,238 zł) | 321 zł | + 1843% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30,818,000 (3,152 zł) | 362 zł | + 770% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 65% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,030,220,000 (207,615 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 32,159 (3.29 zł) | 7 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,163,150 (221 zł) | 160 zł | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 1,349,670 (138 zł) | 27 zł | + 415% | |
| Personal Care | + 404% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 404% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 474,338 (49 zł) | 15 zł | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 640,091 (65 zł) | 39 zł | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,237,140 (433 zł) | 157 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 295,437 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,149,730 (118 zł) | 15 zł | + 689% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 984,610 (101 zł) | 14 zł | + 645% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 524,829 (54 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 896% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 595,284 (61 zł) | 8 zł | + 624% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,229,460 (126 zł) | 63 zł | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 527% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 527% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Tehran | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,140,150 (321 zł) | 72 zł | + 344% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 940,826 (96 zł) | 58 zł | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,076,390 (519 zł) | 174 zł | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,589,620 (674 zł) | 142 zł | + 376% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 24 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 688,944 (70 zł) | 13 zł | + 446% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 360,102,000 (36,825 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 1618% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,074 (1.03 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,610,810 (881 zł) | 120 zł | + 634% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 852,649 (87 zł) | 16 zł | + 432% | |
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TOTAL | + 470% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 880 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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