Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 1084% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 855% | |||
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| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 855% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,948,590 (6,026 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 1186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,228,790 (6,599 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 1195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,357,460 (2,774 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 1186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 376,946 (770 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 916% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 658,846 (1,347 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 789% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 288,892 (590 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 864% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,047,490 (2,141 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 506% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 491,160 (1,004 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 589% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 238,061 (487 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 1175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 75 Ngultrum | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 683 Ngultrum | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 398,890 (815 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 798% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 137,390 (281 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 578% | |
| Housing | + 2054% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 2054% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 585,912,000 (1,197,485 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 3033% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 196,773,000 (402,164 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 1621% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 51,769,300 (105,806 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 3016% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 387,087,000 (791,127 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 2395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 170,153,000 (347,758 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 1736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (49,255 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 1174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,763,940 (5,649 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 537% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (296,888 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 633% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (258,767 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 3254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,778,530 (3,635 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 1076% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,154,180 (2,359 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 1537% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 1537% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 14,268,400 (29,162 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 948% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 19,271,200 (39,386 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 1738% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 57,149,100 (116,801 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 1850% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 31,926,700 (65,252 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 1826% | |
| Transportation | + 750% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 750% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (41,544,670 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 2613% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,257 (60 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,249,080 (8,684 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3,241,670 (6,625 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 798% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 798% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 695,681 (1,422 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 1103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 812,414 (1,660 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 464% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (10,219 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 670,671 (1,371 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 426% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,290,920 (2,638 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 1232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 877,315 (1,793 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 479% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (1,469 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 1272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 671,542 (1,372 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 2395% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,507,470 (3,081 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 780% | |
| Entertainment | + 837% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 837% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Tehran | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,617,060 (9,436 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 523% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,301,780 (2,661 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 464% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,256,230 (18,918 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 1013% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12,775,000 (26,110 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 1048% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 726 Ngultrum | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 935,941 (1,913 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 751% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 104 Ngultrum | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 315,938,000 (645,713 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 1014% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 22,160 (45 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 1579% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,288,400 (29,203 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 1137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,682,670 (3,439 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 938% | |
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TOTAL | + 1084% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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