- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 232,512 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 199,968 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 73,133 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 27,699 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 3.21 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 68,962 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,045 (R$ 2.60) | R$ 4.68 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 95,524 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 42,506 (R$ 3.69) | R$ 5.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,756 (R$ 1.97) | R$ 3.51 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.53 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,579 (R$ 2.65) | R$ 6 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,059 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.25 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 44,925,100 (R$ 3,895) | R$ 3,185 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,225,800 (R$ 2,187) | R$ 1,982 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,371,530 (R$ 292) | R$ 540 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 29,765,200 (R$ 2,581) | R$ 2,051 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 18,674,900 (R$ 1,619) | R$ 1,291 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,390,370 (R$ 121) | R$ 426 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 638,706 (R$ 55) | R$ 83 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,097,400 (R$ 1,916) | R$ 1,757 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,617,600 (R$ 1,094) | R$ 432 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 145,692 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 199,462 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,658,230 (R$ 144) | R$ 208 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,875,120 (R$ 163) | R$ 183 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,273,220 (R$ 370) | R$ 331 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,941,870 (R$ 255) | R$ 253 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 921,535,000 (R$ 79,895) | R$ 84,465 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 3.99 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 812,289 (R$ 70) | R$ 197 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 81,398 (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 122,713 (R$ 11) | R$ 44 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 518,861 (R$ 45) | R$ 231 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 139,599 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 148,661 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 132,579 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 65,299 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 5.95 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 90,247 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.10 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 231,488 (R$ 20) | R$ 38 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 570,267 (R$ 49) | R$ 98 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 217,888 (R$ 19) | R$ 50 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,242,580 (R$ 108) | R$ 203 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,079,680 (R$ 94) | R$ 175 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 126,365 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,858,700 (R$ 2,068) | R$ 2,901 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,563 (R$ 0.66) | R$ 1.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,392,020 (R$ 121) | R$ 133 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 104,371 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iran is 27% cheaper than in Brazil
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