Cost of living in Zahedan, Iran vs Teresina, Brazil

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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Zahedan (Iran) is 33% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 180,000 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 160,000 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 4.12 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 70,000 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 50,000 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 180,000 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 70,000 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 45,000 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 3.82 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 45,000 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 5.82 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 25,000 (R$ 3.32) | R$ 3.42 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Zahedan (Iran) is 165% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 50,000,000 (R$ 6,649) | R$ 1,618 | + 311% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (R$ 3,989) | R$ 1,081 | + 269% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,000,000 (R$ 1,330) | R$ 369 | + 261% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (R$ 3,989) | R$ 1,425 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 14,000,000 (R$ 1,862) | R$ 865 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 493 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 700,000 (R$ 93) | R$ 113 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 35,000,000 (R$ 4,654) | R$ 1,517 | + 207% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,000,000 (R$ 3,989) | R$ 413 | + 867% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 200,000 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 112% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 400,000 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | + 451% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Zahedan (Iran) is 57% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (R$ 332) | R$ 200 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (R$ 266) | R$ 173 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (R$ 332) | R$ 314 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 4,000,000 (R$ 532) | R$ 205 | + 159% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Zahedan (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 600,000,000 (R$ 79,789) | R$ 63,667 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 1.33) | R$ 4.09 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 167 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Zahedan (Iran) is 46% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 60,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 280,000 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 238% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 160,000 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 95,000 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.25 | + 197% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 110,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.70 | + 211% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Zahedan (Iran) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (R$ 53) | R$ 89 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 650,000 (R$ 86) | R$ 167 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 50,000,000 (R$ 6,649) | R$ 2,650 | + 151% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 700,000 (R$ 93) | R$ 121 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 210,000 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zahedan (Iran) is 51% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 7,536 (﷼ 56,671,671) in Zahedan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.
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