Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 44% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 605,189 (404 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 635,520 (424 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 194,956 (130 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 80,568 (54 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 201,143 (134 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 93,348 (62 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 303,948 (203 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 123,348 (82 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,765 (50 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 45 NT$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,615 (60 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 39,273 (26 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 263% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 135,513,000 (90,414 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 75,892,400 (50,635 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,760,230 (2,509 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 89,347,400 (59,613 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 64,778,100 (43,220 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (4,091 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 415% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 651,635 (435 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (52,321 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 267% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (25,432 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 647% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (274 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (433 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 187% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,287,470 (2,861 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,157,510 (3,441 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,741,500 (11,837 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 431% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (4,953 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 137% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (3,753,053 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 370% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (21 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,625,960 (1,085 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (635 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (57 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (219 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,270 (1,478 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (118 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 286,899 (191 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (224 NT$) | 212 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 188,276 (126 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (118 NT$) | 94 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 677,784 (452 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 111% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,587,510 (1,059 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 410,481 (274 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,695,040 (1,798 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,248,240 (2,167 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (178 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (63,597 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 412% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (6 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (2,204 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 403,861 (269 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,056 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 131% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 122,220 NT$ (﷼ 183,183,674) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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