Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 206% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,011,680 (R$ 121) | R$ 30 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,082,730 (R$ 129) | R$ 31 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 372,419 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 326% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 135,409 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.40 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 281,945 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 133,290 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 434,376 (R$ 52) | R$ 20 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 205,767 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 126,356 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.84 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.70 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 171,329 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 58,411 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.78 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 450% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 450% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 137,987,000 (R$ 16,471) | R$ 2,813 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 94,386,400 (R$ 11,266) | R$ 1,997 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,875,060 (R$ 821) | R$ 590 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 184,628,000 (R$ 22,038) | R$ 2,234 | + 887% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 101,135,000 (R$ 12,072) | R$ 1,471 | + 720% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (R$ 1,590) | R$ 418 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,239,640 (R$ 148) | R$ 84 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 67,528,300 (R$ 8,060) | R$ 1,988 | + 306% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,302,300 (R$ 5,049) | R$ 588 | + 758% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 821,687 (R$ 98) | R$ 26 | + 274% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 611,527 (R$ 73) | R$ 19 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 713% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 713% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,568,600 (R$ 1,381) | R$ 241 | + 473% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15,129,100 (R$ 1,806) | R$ 218 | + 728% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,799,200 (R$ 4,034) | R$ 347 | + 1063% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 16,657,600 (R$ 1,988) | R$ 263 | + 657% | |
| Transportation | + 282% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 282% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,974,140,000 (R$ 832,464) | R$ 98,744 | + 743% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 66,241 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,375,970 (R$ 642) | R$ 222 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 177% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (R$ 62) | R$ 50 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (R$ 179) | R$ 245 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 348% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (R$ 55) | R$ 6 | + 762% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.63 | + 457% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (R$ 105) | R$ 47 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 154% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (R$ 245) | R$ 92 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (R$ 80) | R$ 54 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (R$ 239) | R$ 183 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (R$ 498) | R$ 190 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (R$ 14,324) | R$ 3,925 | + 265% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 1.29 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (R$ 336) | R$ 123 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (R$ 68) | R$ 12 | + 469% | |
| TOTAL | + 307% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,855 prices entered by 2,074 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 307% more expensive than in Brazil
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