- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Mexico
- Tehran
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Zapopan, Mexico

Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 134 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 91 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,799 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 52 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (Mex$ 2.70) | Mex$ 17 | - 84% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 66,548 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,062 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 15 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 58 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,683 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 38 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,399 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 15 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 177 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,406 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (Mex$ 4.70) | Mex$ 19 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (Mex$ 5,977) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 27,559,500 (Mex$ 12,106) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,181,670 (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 31,907,300 (Mex$ 14,016) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 18,934,200 (Mex$ 8,317) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,232,650 (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 620 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 432 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,058,100 (Mex$ 9,689) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,531,300 (Mex$ 5,505) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 209% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 130,485 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 187,550 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 63 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,838,800 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 787 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,865,500 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 523 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,302,450 (Mex$ 1,890) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,109,610 (Mex$ 1,366) | Mex$ 934 | + 46% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 935,810,000 (Mex$ 411,072) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (Mex$ 1.65) | Mex$ 17 | - 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 543 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 170,524 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 103 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 97,791 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 65 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 131,465 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 225 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 522,984 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 378 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 122,074 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 66 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 139,529 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 123,403 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 63,378 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 63,769 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 244,813 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 101 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 614,938 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 277 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 223,188 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 131 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,164,570 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 734 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 722 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 136,263 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 47 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,417,200 (Mex$ 10,286) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (Mex$ 0.41) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,541,910 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 647 | + 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 47 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 33,050
(﷼ 75,238,793)
in Tehran.
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