Cost of living in Karaj, Iran vs Lyon, France

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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Karaj (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 163,650 (€3.27) | €18 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 158,613 (€3.17) | €10 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,539 (€0.81) | €7 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,960 (€0.46) | €1.20 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 69,361 (€1.38) | €4.43 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,985 (€0.58) | €3.03 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 89,002 (€1.78) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 39,348 (€0.79) | €2.60 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,471 (€0.43) | €1.50 | - 71% | |
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 | ﷼ 27,010 (€0.54) | €2.32 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,342 (€0.45) | €1.05 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Karaj (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 21,014,800 (€419) | €1,337 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,798,000 (€295) | €968 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,103,780 (€22) | €119 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,288,900 (€365) | €768 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,999,700 (€220) | €620 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 736,710 (€15) | €84 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 577,222 (€12) | €24 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 22,852,500 (€456) | €463 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,917,400 (€258) | €133 | + 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 90,488 (€1.81) | €11 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (€2.00) | €17 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Karaj (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,374,540 (€27) | €86 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,010,760 (€40) | €33 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,142,370 (€83) | €98 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,147,450 (€43) | €105 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Karaj (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,422,340,000 (€28,389) | €25,600 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,466 (€0.19) | €1.42 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 535,986 (€11) | €64 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Karaj (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (€1.20) | €5.21 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80,000 (€1.60) | €4.63 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 146,024 (€2.91) | €4.56 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 182,956 (€3.65) | €4.21 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 82,992 (€1.66) | €2.18 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 55,038 (€1.10) | €2.63 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 171,425 (€3.42) | €22 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Karaj (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 598,577 (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 280,380 (€5.60) | €22 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (€60) | €79 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,055,590 (€21) | €65 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 93,617 (€1.87) | €3.27 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 28,000,000 (€559) | €483 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,200 (€0.02) | €0.23 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 861,378 (€17) | €46 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,756 (€2.63) | €9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaj (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,522 (﷼ 76,267,040) in Karaj.
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