Cost of living in Iran compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 453,981 (Taka 916) | Taka 264 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 368,538 (Taka 744) | Taka 397 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 139,398 (Taka 281) | Taka 160 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 53,396 (Taka 108) | Taka 81 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 102,425 (Taka 207) | Taka 116 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 57,409 (Taka 116) | Taka 52 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 171,143 (Taka 345) | Taka 434 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,854 (Taka 163) | Taka 186 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 53,607 (Taka 108) | Taka 25 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 426 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,872 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 56,382 (Taka 114) | Taka 102 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 29,852 (Taka 60) | Taka 41 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 93,348,000 (Taka 188,325) | Taka 46,240 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 53,402,000 (Taka 107,736) | Taka 27,702 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,727,520 (Taka 7,520) | Taka 4,496 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 55,786,300 (Taka 112,546) | Taka 34,541 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 29,913,600 (Taka 60,349) | Taka 19,179 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,367,200 (Taka 4,776) | Taka 3,784 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 756,183 (Taka 1,526) | Taka 1,257 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 54,539,400 (Taka 110,030) | Taka 35,775 | + 208% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 27,472,600 (Taka 55,425) | Taka 12,836 | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 337,772 (Taka 681) | Taka 341 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 224,339 (Taka 453) | Taka 1,289 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 401% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 401% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,622,900 (Taka 7,309) | Taka 1,687 | + 333% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,310,600 (Taka 8,696) | Taka 1,618 | + 438% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,918,100 (Taka 30,096) | Taka 4,829 | + 523% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,807,880 (Taka 7,682) | Taka 3,696 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,153,400,000 (Taka 8,379,264) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,814 (Taka 22) | Taka 95 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 948,355 (Taka 1,913) | Taka 2,580 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 125,209 (Taka 253) | Taka 189 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 263,245 (Taka 531) | Taka 588 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,895,330 (Taka 3,824) | Taka 914 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 497,167 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 560 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 257,019 (Taka 519) | Taka 256 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 265,370 (Taka 535) | Taka 340 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 124,898 (Taka 252) | Taka 87 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 165,228 (Taka 333) | Taka 102 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 355,589 (Taka 717) | Taka 231 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 778,989 (Taka 1,572) | Taka 1,040 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 292,269 (Taka 590) | Taka 878 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,401,030 (Taka 6,861) | Taka 2,026 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,072,200 (Taka 4,181) | Taka 2,200 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,227 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,952 (Taka 305) | Taka 362 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 79,667,600 (Taka 160,725) | Taka 35,756 | + 350% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 8,908 (Taka 18) | Taka 1.70 | + 956% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,874,150 (Taka 3,781) | Taka 1,903 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 238,886 (Taka 482) | Taka 270 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,749 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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