Cost of living in Iran compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 239% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,030,960 (Taka 2,129) | Taka 532 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,184,720 (Taka 2,447) | Taka 488 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 406,118 (Taka 839) | Taka 263 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 145,266 (Taka 300) | Taka 98 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 304,372 (Taka 629) | Taka 134 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 151,430 (Taka 313) | Taka 96 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 430,606 (Taka 889) | Taka 329 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 203,473 (Taka 420) | Taka 203 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 124,238 (Taka 257) | Taka 27 | + 835% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 530 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,346 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 166,789 (Taka 344) | Taka 112 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 67,698 (Taka 140) | Taka 58 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 510% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 510% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 140,106,000 (Taka 289,370) | Taka 43,087 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 82,916,400 (Taka 171,252) | Taka 21,416 | + 700% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,559,790 (Taka 13,548) | Taka 4,489 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 160,716,000 (Taka 331,937) | Taka 37,342 | + 789% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,131,600 (Taka 179,958) | Taka 20,129 | + 794% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (Taka 27,511) | Taka 3,105 | + 786% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,218,340 (Taka 2,516) | Taka 947 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 84,666,900 (Taka 174,868) | Taka 36,542 | + 379% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,196,500 (Taka 87,151) | Taka 16,205 | + 438% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 834,985 (Taka 1,725) | Taka 369 | + 367% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 985,177 (Taka 2,035) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 716% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 716% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 10,776,400 (Taka 22,257) | Taka 2,612 | + 752% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14,409,400 (Taka 29,761) | Taka 3,117 | + 855% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,280,800 (Taka 62,541) | Taka 9,947 | + 529% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15,119,200 (Taka 31,227) | Taka 6,827 | + 357% | |
| Transportation | + 364% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 364% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,992,860,000 (Taka 14,442,791) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 421% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,318 (Taka 65) | Taka 91 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,510,890 (Taka 11,382) | Taka 1,696 | + 571% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (Taka 348) | Taka 296 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,395 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Taka 3,098) | Taka 1,191 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (Taka 973) | Taka 498 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (Taka 935) | Taka 208 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (Taka 844) | Taka 690 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (Taka 953) | Taka 173 | + 451% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (Taka 446) | Taka 229 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (Taka 1,817) | Taka 304 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 297% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 297% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (Taka 4,242) | Taka 1,410 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (Taka 1,376) | Taka 885 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (Taka 4,131) | Taka 1,939 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (Taka 8,614) | Taka 3,617 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (Taka 708) | Taka 393 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 594 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (Taka 247,843) | Taka 35,756 | + 593% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (Taka 29) | Taka 2.19 | + 1205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (Taka 5,820) | Taka 1,057 | + 451% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 266 | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 370% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 370% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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