- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 233,141 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 205,516 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 74,161 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 28,263 (R$ 2.60) | R$ 3.22 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 74,119 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,447 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 4.63 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 97,594 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 43,584 (R$ 4.00) | R$ 5.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,480 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 3.33 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,612 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 6 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,193 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 3.21 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 49,446,500 (R$ 4,540) | R$ 3,102 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 27,647,000 (R$ 2,539) | R$ 1,938 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,759,530 (R$ 437) | R$ 560 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,021,500 (R$ 3,032) | R$ 2,070 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 19,889,300 (R$ 1,826) | R$ 1,305 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,322,990 (R$ 213) | R$ 399 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 601,723 (R$ 55) | R$ 84 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 23,664,100 (R$ 2,173) | R$ 1,736 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13,765,200 (R$ 1,264) | R$ 434 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 152,359 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 220,333 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,748,990 (R$ 161) | R$ 205 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,004,090 (R$ 184) | R$ 182 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,819,050 (R$ 442) | R$ 328 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,051,130 (R$ 280) | R$ 257 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,266,810,000 (R$ 116,322) | R$ 86,053 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 4.15 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 774,531 (R$ 71) | R$ 200 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 79,780 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 124,427 (R$ 11) | R$ 47 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 546,117 (R$ 50) | R$ 234 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 153,555 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,209 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,416 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 70,473 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 93,214 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.07 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 234,668 (R$ 22) | R$ 38 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 576,696 (R$ 53) | R$ 98 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 226,375 (R$ 21) | R$ 51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,256,820 (R$ 115) | R$ 170 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,150,180 (R$ 106) | R$ 175 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 127,244 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 26,527,300 (R$ 2,436) | R$ 2,752 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,643 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.14 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,390,350 (R$ 128) | R$ 128 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 115,054 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,862 prices entered by 3,444 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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