Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 592,512 (R$ 77) | R$ 28 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 622,674 (R$ 80) | R$ 27 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 170,577 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 74,525 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.86 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 195,834 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 84,509 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.57 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 282,991 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 114,452 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,823 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.51 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.82 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 79,444 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 36,780 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 3.33 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 269% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 115,995,000 (R$ 14,989) | R$ 3,092 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 65,704,700 (R$ 8,491) | R$ 1,818 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,643,750 (R$ 471) | R$ 493 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (R$ 10,256) | R$ 2,063 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 59,968,700 (R$ 7,749) | R$ 1,270 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (R$ 350) | R$ 360 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 574,622 (R$ 74) | R$ 80 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (R$ 8,541) | R$ 1,663 | + 414% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (R$ 4,136) | R$ 467 | + 785% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 237% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 237% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,752,530 (R$ 743) | R$ 210 | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,892,850 (R$ 503) | R$ 192 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,456,400 (R$ 2,385) | R$ 324 | + 637% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (R$ 894) | R$ 247 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (R$ 662,630) | R$ 88,188 | + 651% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.43 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,511,500 (R$ 195) | R$ 222 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (R$ 34) | R$ 41 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (R$ 286) | R$ 218 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 339% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.88 | + 370% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.06 | + 492% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 637,214 (R$ 82) | R$ 42 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,382,220 (R$ 179) | R$ 94 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 334,830 (R$ 43) | R$ 52 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,891,900 (R$ 374) | R$ 218 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,195,610 (R$ 413) | R$ 183 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (R$ 14,241) | R$ 3,547 | + 301% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (R$ 1.03) | R$ 1.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (R$ 382) | R$ 117 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 349,384 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,657 prices entered by 1,663 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iran is 172% more expensive than in Brazil
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