- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 260,499 (Taka 518) | Taka 378 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 246,460 (Taka 490) | Taka 438 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 85,482 (Taka 170) | Taka 220 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 32,176 (Taka 64) | Taka 74 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 92,719 (Taka 184) | Taka 102 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 34,196 (Taka 68) | Taka 56 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 106,176 (Taka 211) | Taka 330 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 54,312 (Taka 108) | Taka 148 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,772 (Taka 51) | Taka 24 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 318 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 38,159 (Taka 76) | Taka 101 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,278 (Taka 42) | Taka 48 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 51,760,400 (Taka 102,862) | Taka 43,806 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,770,700 (Taka 59,162) | Taka 35,106 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,195,450 (Taka 14,299) | Taka 3,522 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 42,015,200 (Taka 83,496) | Taka 46,238 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,132,900 (Taka 49,946) | Taka 24,863 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,390,530 (Taka 6,738) | Taka 2,602 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 797,300 (Taka 1,584) | Taka 1,713 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 37,552,200 (Taka 74,626) | Taka 41,130 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,525,500 (Taka 32,841) | Taka 14,071 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 267,646 (Taka 532) | Taka 307 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 209,429 (Taka 416) | Taka 549 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,189,920 (Taka 4,352) | Taka 2,210 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,321,580 (Taka 4,614) | Taka 2,415 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,150,250 (Taka 14,209) | Taka 5,111 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,716,400 (Taka 7,385) | Taka 3,953 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,015,040,000 (Taka 4,004,428) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,440 (Taka 23) | Taka 88 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,024,680 (Taka 2,036) | Taka 2,280 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 65,443 (Taka 130) | Taka 300 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 122,042 (Taka 243) | Taka 540 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,685 (Taka 1,090) | Taka 1,187 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 158,245 (Taka 314) | Taka 339 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 180,289 (Taka 358) | Taka 302 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 168,852 (Taka 336) | Taka 359 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 87,215 (Taka 173) | Taka 91 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,204 (Taka 203) | Taka 107 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 246,471 (Taka 490) | Taka 300 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 736,047 (Taka 1,463) | Taka 951 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,340 (Taka 466) | Taka 760 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,669,600 (Taka 3,318) | Taka 1,973 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,242,980 (Taka 2,470) | Taka 2,831 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 132,985 (Taka 264) | Taka 305 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 48,831,200 (Taka 97,041) | Taka 35,756 | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,514 (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,544,970 (Taka 3,070) | Taka 2,337 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 162,305 (Taka 323) | Taka 230 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,385 prices entered by 919 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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