Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 531% | |||
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Food in Iran is 531% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 (R$ 288) | R$ 36 | + 698% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 (R$ 313) | R$ 35 | + 804% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 (R$ 114) | R$ 10 | + 994% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.17 | + 647% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 (R$ 81) | R$ 13 | + 539% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 (R$ 35) | R$ 8 | + 346% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 (R$ 111) | R$ 24 | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 450% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.86 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 (R$ 43) | R$ 9 | + 363% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.50 | + 231% | |
Housing | + 866% | |||
Housing in Iran is 866% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 (R$ 41,458) | R$ 3,821 | + 985% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 (R$ 22,815) | R$ 2,416 | + 844% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 (R$ 5,539) | R$ 673 | + 723% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 (R$ 30,788) | R$ 2,756 | + 1017% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 (R$ 19,940) | R$ 1,661 | + 1101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 (R$ 3,433) | R$ 557 | + 516% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 (R$ 284) | R$ 90 | + 217% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 (R$ 17,234) | R$ 1,914 | + 800% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 (R$ 16,669) | R$ 655 | + 2443% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 (R$ 220) | R$ 31 | + 620% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 (R$ 141) | R$ 21 | + 570% | |
Clothes | + 957% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 957% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 (R$ 1,962) | R$ 253 | + 675% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 (R$ 2,606) | R$ 262 | + 896% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 (R$ 7,314) | R$ 411 | + 1680% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 (R$ 3,508) | R$ 321 | + 993% | |
Transportation | + 470% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 470% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 (R$ 2,343,374) | R$ 110,768 | + 2016% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 (R$ 3.55) | R$ 5.65 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 (R$ 625) | R$ 241 | + 159% | |
Personal Care | + 651% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 651% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 (R$ 198) | R$ 20 | + 870% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 (R$ 236) | R$ 48 | + 388% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (R$ 475) | R$ 275 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 (R$ 197) | R$ 23 | + 769% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 (R$ 246) | R$ 14 | + 1710% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 (R$ 85) | R$ 19 | + 356% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 (R$ 88) | R$ 7 | + 1092% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 (R$ 96) | R$ 5.39 | + 1673% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 (R$ 157) | R$ 59 | + 168% | |
Entertainment | + 516% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 516% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 (R$ 642) | R$ 109 | + 487% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 (R$ 151) | R$ 62 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 (R$ 1,007) | R$ 251 | + 300% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 (R$ 1,337) | R$ 224 | + 498% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 30 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 (R$ 106) | R$ 14 | + 639% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 (R$ 44,656) | R$ 4,068 | + 998% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 (R$ 2.31) | R$ 1.11 | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 (R$ 1,325) | R$ 135 | + 879% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (R$ 174) | R$ 11 | + 1447% | |
TOTAL | + 613% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,451 prices entered by 1,903 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iran is 613% more expensive than in Brazil
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