Cost of living in Iran compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1025% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 1025% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,055,130 (Taka 8,829) | Taka 267 | + 3204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,360,840 (Taka 9,713) | Taka 546 | + 1678% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,109,630 (Taka 3,207) | Taka 218 | + 1372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 350,013 (Taka 1,012) | Taka 92 | + 1002% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 596,324 (Taka 1,723) | Taka 154 | + 1019% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 246,051 (Taka 711) | Taka 88 | + 712% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 990,299 (Taka 2,862) | Taka 475 | + 503% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 461,623 (Taka 1,334) | Taka 305 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 202,056 (Taka 584) | Taka 56 | + 947% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 407 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,595 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 396,536 (Taka 1,146) | Taka 137 | + 737% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 167,448 (Taka 484) | Taka 76 | + 535% | |
| Housing | + 2769% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 2769% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 412,982,000 (Taka 1,193,492) | Taka 38,619 | + 2990% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,108,010,000 (Taka 3,202,078) | Taka 21,828 | + 14569% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 109,263,000 (Taka 315,763) | Taka 5,017 | + 6193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 289,173,000 (Taka 835,692) | Taka 25,126 | + 3226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 183,774,000 (Taka 531,095) | Taka 15,134 | + 3409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 47,342,600 (Taka 136,817) | Taka 10,000 | + 1268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,786,620 (Taka 16,723) | Taka 1,380 | + 1111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (Taka 448,732) | Taka 44,973 | + 898% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (Taka 444,293) | Taka 9,570 | + 4543% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (Taka 5,327) | Taka 533 | + 899% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,214,100 (Taka 3,509) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2802% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 2802% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (Taka 56,671) | Taka 2,114 | + 2581% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (Taka 68,035) | Taka 2,450 | + 2677% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (Taka 182,687) | Taka 4,870 | + 3651% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (Taka 118,425) | Taka 4,397 | + 2593% | |
| Transportation | + 680% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 680% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (Taka 56,730,317) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 1410% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 (Taka 120) | Taka 111 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (Taka 12,377) | Taka 2,433 | + 409% | |
| Personal Care | + 698% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 698% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (Taka 2,093) | Taka 836 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (Taka 2,425) | Taka 682 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (Taka 1,655) | Taka 360 | + 360% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (Taka 6,917) | Taka 411 | + 1581% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (Taka 6,609) | Taka 625 | + 958% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (Taka 1,377) | Taka 102 | + 1254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (Taka 2,954) | Taka 129 | + 2185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (Taka 5,454) | Taka 380 | + 1336% | |
| Entertainment | + 1037% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 1037% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iran | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (Taka 20,633) | Taka 1,745 | + 1082% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (Taka 4,025) | Taka 1,011 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (Taka 31,682) | Taka 3,000 | + 956% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (Taka 58,692) | Taka 3,597 | + 1532% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (Taka 2,657) | Taka 253 | + 950% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 580 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (Taka 1,305,592) | Taka 35,756 | + 3551% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (Taka 34,230) | Taka 2,307 | + 1384% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (Taka 5,230) | Taka 330 | + 1482% | |
| TOTAL | + 1296% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 724 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 1296% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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