- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 234,519 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 211,104 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,510 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,033 (R$ 2.53) | R$ 3.23 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,945 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 29,893 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 4.60 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 100,242 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,457 (R$ 3.97) | R$ 5.57 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,523 (R$ 2.05) | R$ 3.27 | - 37% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 32,879 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 6 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,809 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.22 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,779,200 (R$ 4,431) | R$ 3,113 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,109,500 (R$ 2,453) | R$ 1,932 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,977,420 (R$ 434) | R$ 625 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,116,100 (R$ 2,890) | R$ 2,111 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 20,740,900 (R$ 1,810) | R$ 1,325 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,484,600 (R$ 217) | R$ 405 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 599,406 (R$ 52) | R$ 85 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 25,304,400 (R$ 2,208) | R$ 1,738 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,585,200 (R$ 1,273) | R$ 430 | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 173,345 (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 238,593 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,804,580 (R$ 157) | R$ 201 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,944,070 (R$ 170) | R$ 183 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,283,160 (R$ 461) | R$ 327 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,246,190 (R$ 283) | R$ 256 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,424,020,000 (R$ 124,271) | R$ 86,208 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 4.24 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 756,173 (R$ 66) | R$ 201 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 76,545 (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 132,971 (R$ 12) | R$ 45 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 547,560 (R$ 48) | R$ 235 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 160,863 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 189,481 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 165,998 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 79,817 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 99,712 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 240,262 (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 581,002 (R$ 51) | R$ 97 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 231,064 (R$ 20) | R$ 50 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,335,700 (R$ 117) | R$ 174 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,169,780 (R$ 102) | R$ 174 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 134,374 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,797,200 (R$ 2,688) | R$ 2,735 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,365 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,446,540 (R$ 126) | R$ 120 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 127,412 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,188 prices entered by 3,306 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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