Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Paris, France

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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (€12) | €17 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (€13) | €9 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (€3.84) | €6 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (€1.59) | €1.29 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (€3.97) | €4.85 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (€1.84) | €2.81 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (€5.99) | €7 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 123,348 (€2.43) | €3.21 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (€1.47) | €1.79 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.95 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (€1.77) | €2.23 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (€0.77) | €1.45 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (€2,672) | €2,919 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (€1,496) | €2,153 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (€74) | €276 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (€1,762) | €1,783 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 64,778,100 (€1,277) | €1,378 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (€121) | €109 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (€13) | €28 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (€1,546) | €388 | + 298% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (€752) | €94 | + 702% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (€13) | €15 | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 118% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 118% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (€85) | €93 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (€102) | €32 | + 215% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (€350) | €106 | + 229% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (€146) | €124 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 31% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (€110,915) | €24,548 | + 352% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (€0.61) | €1.43 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (€32) | €75 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (€19) | €15 | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 14% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (€1.70) | €4.92 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (€6) | €8 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (€44) | €26 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (€3.49) | €4.04 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (€5.66) | €5.16 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (€7) | €4.22 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (€3.71) | €2.31 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (€3.49) | €2.09 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (€13) | €30 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (€53) | €121 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (€64) | €73 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (€5.25) | €4.86 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (€1,879) | €486 | + 287% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (€65) | €58 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Paris (France)
For example, you would need at least €9,446 (﷼ 479,045,022) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €8,900 in Paris.
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