Cost of living in Isfahan, Iran vs Lyon, France

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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Isfahan (Iran) is 68% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 215,702 (€4.25) | €18 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 149,372 (€2.95) | €10 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 85,428 (€1.68) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,292 (€0.58) | €1.20 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 76,723 (€1.51) | €4.43 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 45,905 (€0.91) | €3.03 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 104,109 (€2.05) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 43,467 (€0.86) | €2.60 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,646 (€0.43) | €1.50 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.80 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 38,243 (€0.75) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,913 (€0.41) | €1.05 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Isfahan (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 27,441,400 (€541) | €1,337 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 13,065,300 (€258) | €968 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,663,550 (€33) | €119 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 14,487,300 (€286) | €768 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 12,484,400 (€246) | €620 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,117,520 (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 607,386 (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 26,289,300 (€518) | €463 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,613,890 (€170) | €133 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 419,994 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 142,066 (€2.80) | €17 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Isfahan (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,169,800 (€23) | €86 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,398,050 (€28) | €33 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,735,940 (€54) | €98 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,982,180 (€59) | €105 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Isfahan (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,095,100,000 (€21,593) | €25,600 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (€0.20) | €1.36 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 574,181 (€11) | €64 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 356,597 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Isfahan (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 72,762 (€1.43) | €5.21 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 245,231 (€4.84) | €7 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 300,264 (€5.92) | €4.63 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 128,788 (€2.54) | €4.56 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 121,091 (€2.39) | €4.21 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 54,082 (€1.07) | €2.18 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 36,941 (€0.73) | €2.63 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 234,942 (€4.63) | €22 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Isfahan (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 447,732 (€9) | €34 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 225,586 (€4.45) | €22 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€39) | €79 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 970,933 (€19) | €65 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 97,916 (€1.93) | €3.27 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 45,816,700 (€903) | €483 | + 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 3,466 (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 867,413 (€17) | €46 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 118,687 (€2.34) | €9 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Isfahan (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,683 (﷼ 85,336,246) in Isfahan.
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