Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 1062% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 981% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 981% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,465,620 (1,541 Kwacha) | 115 Kwacha | + 1238% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,736,180 (1,710 Kwacha) | 74 Kwacha | + 2198% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 924,474 (578 Kwacha) | 31 Kwacha | + 1745% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 335,492 (210 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 1152% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 663,504 (415 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 1488% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 248,433 (155 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 595% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 885,180 (553 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 431,311 (270 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 694% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 211,436 (132 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 628% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 17 Kwacha | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 138 Kwacha | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 423,385 (265 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 1176% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 123,842 (77 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 425% | |
Housing | + 905% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 905% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 404,988,000 (253,125 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 1540% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 167,283,000 (104,555 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 1112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 52,733,200 (32,959 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 6017% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 273,916,000 (171,203 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 1041% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 176,819,000 (110,515 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 1774% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (15,063 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 3035% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,491,080 (1,557 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (90,792 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 2420% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (79,134 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 2128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,756,190 (1,098 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 1722% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,232,660 (770 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 980% | |
Clothes | + 1789% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 1789% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,093,200 (6,933 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 789% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,479,800 (13,425 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 1905% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,198,200 (39,500 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 3977% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 28,573,100 (17,859 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 1125% | |
Transportation | + 1044% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 1044% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (12,704,899 Kwacha) | 300,256 Kwacha | + 4131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,242 (18 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,980,530 (3,738 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 550% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 2,444,340 (1,528 Kwacha) | 246 Kwacha | + 520% | |
Personal Care | + 1417% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 1417% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,460,410 (913 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 1668% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 718,567 (449 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 687% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,281,820 (2,676 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 675% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,460 (295 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 477% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,938,360 (1,212 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 3525% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 689,942 (431 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 541% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (449 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 1255% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 886,658 (554 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 1729% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,506,820 (942 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 492% | |
Entertainment | + 1221% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 1221% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Tehran | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,500,460 (2,813 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 901% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,375,880 (860 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 660% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,328,920 (5,206 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 1206% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,910,200 (7,444 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 1687% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 54 Kwacha | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 822,547 (514 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 1421% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 16 Kwacha | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 271,231,000 (169,525 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 3533% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 16,071 (10 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 668% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,651,800 (9,158 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | + 1030% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,558,930 (974 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 1781% | |
TOTAL | + 1062% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 768 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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