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Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 267,612 (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 270,254 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,739 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 34,111 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 3.37 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 95,294 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 37,753 (R$ 3.53) | R$ 4.89 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 113,165 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 62,603 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 28,795 (R$ 2.69) | R$ 3.30 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.60 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 39,982 (R$ 3.74) | R$ 6 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,440 (R$ 2.10) | R$ 3.13 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 55,822,300 (R$ 5,218) | R$ 3,054 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 32,705,900 (R$ 3,057) | R$ 1,897 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,257,130 (R$ 678) | R$ 676 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,955,600 (R$ 3,642) | R$ 2,116 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,661,600 (R$ 2,399) | R$ 1,281 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,300,180 (R$ 215) | R$ 403 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 888,194 (R$ 83) | R$ 80 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 41,491,600 (R$ 3,879) | R$ 1,724 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,742,900 (R$ 1,752) | R$ 420 | + 317% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 319,989 (R$ 30) | R$ 19 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 224,877 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,505,850 (R$ 234) | R$ 205 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,409,200 (R$ 225) | R$ 180 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,715,690 (R$ 815) | R$ 337 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,563,790 (R$ 333) | R$ 253 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,667,440,000 (R$ 249,356) | R$ 86,632 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,184 (R$ 1.05) | R$ 4.40 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 786,260 (R$ 74) | R$ 203 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 68,900 (R$ 6) | R$ 18 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 134,325 (R$ 13) | R$ 53 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 554,559 (R$ 52) | R$ 233 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 188,902 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,999 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 177,458 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 98,625 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.90 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 106,140 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.02 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 287,779 (R$ 27) | R$ 38 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 616,804 (R$ 58) | R$ 98 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 259,830 (R$ 24) | R$ 49 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,933,050 (R$ 181) | R$ 177 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,379,720 (R$ 129) | R$ 179 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 137,901 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 56,752,200 (R$ 5,305) | R$ 2,619 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,287 (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.22 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,657,410 (R$ 155) | R$ 112 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 211,203 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Iran is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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