Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 401,980 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 368,538 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 139,398 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 53,396 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 3.33 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 102,425 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 57,409 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 5.59 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 171,143 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,854 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 53,607 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.05 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.54 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 56,382 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 29,511 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 3.34 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 90,848,900 (R$ 9,471) | R$ 3,237 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 51,267,600 (R$ 5,345) | R$ 1,937 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,729,750 (R$ 493) | R$ 571 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 54,189,300 (R$ 5,649) | R$ 2,037 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 27,783,700 (R$ 2,897) | R$ 1,331 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,367,200 (R$ 247) | R$ 347 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 737,169 (R$ 77) | R$ 78 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 55,671,800 (R$ 5,804) | R$ 1,529 | + 280% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 27,472,600 (R$ 2,864) | R$ 428 | + 569% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 303,219 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 228,934 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 170% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,622,900 (R$ 378) | R$ 199 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,310,600 (R$ 449) | R$ 168 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,918,100 (R$ 1,555) | R$ 308 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,807,880 (R$ 397) | R$ 242 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,402,490,000 (R$ 563,229) | R$ 88,832 | + 534% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,251 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 4.36 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 942,583 (R$ 98) | R$ 211 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 125,209 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 227,763 (R$ 24) | R$ 43 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,895,330 (R$ 198) | R$ 241 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 497,167 (R$ 52) | R$ 16 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 257,019 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 265,370 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 124,898 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.31 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 165,228 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.69 | + 367% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 355,589 (R$ 37) | R$ 37 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 778,989 (R$ 81) | R$ 101 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 292,269 (R$ 30) | R$ 51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,401,030 (R$ 355) | R$ 219 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,072,200 (R$ 216) | R$ 177 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,952 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 63,127,000 (R$ 6,581) | R$ 2,791 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 8,908 (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,874,150 (R$ 195) | R$ 114 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 238,886 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iran is 82% more expensive than in Brazil
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