Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Ploieşti, Romania
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 111% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (59 lei) | 30 lei | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (62 lei) | 18 lei | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (19 lei) | 11 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (8 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (9 lei) | 4.29 lei | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (30 lei) | 10 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 123,348 (12 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (7 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.86 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 24 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (9 lei) | 5.55 lei | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (3.83 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 421% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 421% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (13,231 lei) | 1,719 lei | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (7,410 lei) | 1,312 lei | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (367 lei) | 475 lei | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (8,724 lei) | 1,263 lei | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 64,778,100 (6,325 lei) | 1,023 lei | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (599 lei) | 188 lei | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (64 lei) | 25 lei | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (7,657 lei) | 1,441 lei | + 431% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (3,722 lei) | 412 lei | + 803% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (40 lei) | 38 lei | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (63 lei) | 14 lei | + 347% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 181% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (419 lei) | 239 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (504 lei) | 172 lei | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (1,732 lei) | 372 lei | + 366% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (725 lei) | 340 lei | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 232% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 232% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (549,220 lei) | 77,593 lei | + 608% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (3.01 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (159 lei) | 84 lei | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (93 lei) | 17 lei | + 437% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 52% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (8 lei) | 36 lei | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (32 lei) | 37 lei | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (216 lei) | 157 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (28 lei) | 13 lei | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (33 lei) | 19 lei | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (18 lei) | 6 lei | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (66 lei) | 20 lei | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 72% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (155 lei) | 84 lei | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (40 lei) | 40 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (263 lei) | 117 lei | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (317 lei) | 124 lei | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 20 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (26 lei) | 9 lei | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 7 lei | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (9,307 lei) | 4,000 lei | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (0.89 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (322 lei) | 151 lei | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (39 lei) | 16 lei | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 967 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 189% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 14,163 lei (﷼ 145,054,304) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900 lei in Ploieşti.
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