- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 244,537 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 220,848 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 81,698 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,894 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 3.27 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,837 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 32,595 (R$ 3.00) | R$ 4.80 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,405 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,641 (R$ 4.57) | R$ 5.65 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,858 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 3.28 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.56 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 35,429 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 6 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,776 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.25 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 53,509,500 (R$ 4,928) | R$ 3,162 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,965,000 (R$ 2,760) | R$ 1,956 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,986,290 (R$ 459) | R$ 579 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,880,900 (R$ 3,397) | R$ 2,172 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,768,200 (R$ 2,373) | R$ 1,364 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,026,240 (R$ 463) | R$ 416 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 807,232 (R$ 74) | R$ 83 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 30,124,700 (R$ 2,775) | R$ 1,727 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,115,500 (R$ 1,484) | R$ 425 | + 250% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 184,378 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 223,117 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,868,090 (R$ 172) | R$ 207 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,935,510 (R$ 178) | R$ 181 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,105,390 (R$ 562) | R$ 331 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,419,200 (R$ 315) | R$ 256 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,872,900,000 (R$ 172,495) | R$ 87,434 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 4.33 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 699,149 (R$ 64) | R$ 203 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,379 (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 (R$ 12) | R$ 47 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 550,405 (R$ 51) | R$ 235 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,696 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 162,682 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,069 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 109,444 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.08 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 254,365 (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 593,393 (R$ 55) | R$ 97 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,653 (R$ 22) | R$ 51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,647,340 (R$ 152) | R$ 179 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,230,930 (R$ 113) | R$ 179 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 142,847 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,704,700 (R$ 3,473) | R$ 2,726 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.16 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,653,050 (R$ 152) | R$ 116 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,252 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,861 prices entered by 3,124 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 4% cheaper than in Brazil
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