Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 574% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 574% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,506,480 (R$ 337) | R$ 39 | + 766% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,770,970 (R$ 373) | R$ 38 | + 889% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 935,257 (R$ 126) | R$ 12 | + 942% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 341,434 (R$ 46) | R$ 5.58 | + 723% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 603,471 (R$ 81) | R$ 13 | + 514% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 228,083 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,708,120 (R$ 230) | R$ 27 | + 761% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 448,550 (R$ 60) | R$ 12 | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 219,250 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 491,216 (R$ 66) | R$ 10 | + 554% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 171,855 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.56 | + 407% | |
| Housing | + 1687% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 1687% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 216,955,000 (R$ 29,181) | R$ 4,084 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,554,090,000 (R$ 343,535) | R$ 2,685 | + 12695% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 69,672,900 (R$ 9,371) | R$ 733 | + 1178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 424,757,000 (R$ 57,132) | R$ 3,023 | + 1790% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,980 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 25,000,000 (R$ 3,363) | R$ 529 | + 535% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 7,657,540 (R$ 1,030) | R$ 91 | + 1029% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (R$ 20,885) | R$ 1,814 | + 1051% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (R$ 20,678) | R$ 650 | + 3082% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (R$ 248) | R$ 31 | + 691% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,214,100 (R$ 163) | R$ 22 | + 643% | |
| Clothes | + 1131% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 1131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (R$ 2,638) | R$ 285 | + 825% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (R$ 3,166) | R$ 280 | + 1030% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (R$ 8,503) | R$ 417 | + 1937% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (R$ 5,512) | R$ 316 | + 1642% | |
| Transportation | + 481% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 481% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (R$ 2,640,354) | R$ 117,661 | + 2144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (R$ 576) | R$ 248 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 707% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 707% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (R$ 97) | R$ 22 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (R$ 113) | R$ 51 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 296 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (R$ 77) | R$ 24 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (R$ 322) | R$ 14 | + 2245% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (R$ 308) | R$ 21 | + 1358% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (R$ 64) | R$ 8 | + 745% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (R$ 137) | R$ 5.66 | + 2330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (R$ 254) | R$ 60 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 744% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 744% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (R$ 960) | R$ 117 | + 724% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (R$ 187) | R$ 61 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (R$ 1,475) | R$ 233 | + 533% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (R$ 2,732) | R$ 240 | + 1040% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (R$ 124) | R$ 17 | + 636% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (R$ 60,765) | R$ 3,819 | + 1491% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (R$ 1,593) | R$ 140 | + 1037% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (R$ 243) | R$ 12 | + 1861% | |
| TOTAL | + 902% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,998 prices entered by 1,440 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 902% more expensive than in Brazil
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