Cost of living in Iran compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 592,512 (Taka 1,193) | Taka 228 | + 423% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 622,674 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 356 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 170,577 (Taka 343) | Taka 197 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 74,525 (Taka 150) | Taka 76 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 195,834 (Taka 394) | Taka 107 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 84,509 (Taka 170) | Taka 57 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 282,991 (Taka 570) | Taka 490 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 114,452 (Taka 230) | Taka 162 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,823 (Taka 151) | Taka 30 | + 409% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 442 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,508 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 79,444 (Taka 160) | Taka 103 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 36,780 (Taka 74) | Taka 41 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 218% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 115,995,000 (Taka 233,492) | Taka 64,159 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 65,704,700 (Taka 132,260) | Taka 34,169 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,643,750 (Taka 7,335) | Taka 4,050 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (Taka 159,755) | Taka 39,073 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 59,968,700 (Taka 120,714) | Taka 22,885 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (Taka 5,446) | Taka 4,140 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 574,622 (Taka 1,157) | Taka 1,099 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (Taka 133,049) | Taka 37,254 | + 257% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (Taka 64,419) | Taka 15,000 | + 329% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (Taka 764) | Taka 411 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (Taka 607) | Taka 621 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 308% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,752,530 (Taka 11,580) | Taka 1,987 | + 483% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,892,850 (Taka 7,836) | Taka 2,314 | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,456,400 (Taka 37,152) | Taka 6,592 | + 464% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (Taka 13,923) | Taka 4,454 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (Taka 10,321,857) | Taka 2,966,090 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (Taka 62) | Taka 94 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,511,500 (Taka 3,043) | Taka 2,108 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 185% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (Taka 177) | Taka 129 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (Taka 527) | Taka 491 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (Taka 4,459) | Taka 1,039 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (Taka 414) | Taka 405 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (Taka 755) | Taka 230 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (Taka 709) | Taka 411 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (Taka 431) | Taka 82 | + 426% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (Taka 375) | Taka 100 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 637,214 (Taka 1,283) | Taka 240 | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 222% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,382,220 (Taka 2,782) | Taka 1,281 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 334,830 (Taka 674) | Taka 958 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,891,900 (Taka 5,821) | Taka 2,373 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,195,610 (Taka 6,433) | Taka 2,103 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (Taka 450) | Taka 284 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 633 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (Taka 221,841) | Taka 35,756 | + 520% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (Taka 16) | Taka 6.00 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (Taka 5,953) | Taka 1,420 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 349,384 (Taka 703) | Taka 263 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,334 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iran is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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