Cost of living in Iran compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 491% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 491% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,129,100 (R$ 367) | R$ 36 | + 916% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 (R$ 237) | R$ 34 | + 592% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 773,552 (R$ 91) | R$ 11 | + 698% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 280,306 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.83 | + 463% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 527,996 (R$ 62) | R$ 12 | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 207,744 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 874,296 (R$ 102) | R$ 26 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 376,069 (R$ 44) | R$ 9 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,849 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.65 | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 264,548 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 252% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 172,457 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.93 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 638% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 638% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 374,414,000 (R$ 43,874) | R$ 3,726 | + 1078% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 179,222,000 (R$ 21,001) | R$ 2,511 | + 736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37,228,400 (R$ 4,362) | R$ 596 | + 632% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (R$ 16,695) | R$ 2,634 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (R$ 10,252) | R$ 1,693 | + 506% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,000,000 (R$ 586) | R$ 517 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,956,660 (R$ 229) | R$ 89 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 141,475,000 (R$ 16,578) | R$ 2,001 | + 729% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,395,100 (R$ 9,069) | R$ 628 | + 1343% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 837,026 (R$ 98) | R$ 29 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (R$ 112) | R$ 21 | + 443% | |
| Clothes | + 621% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 621% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (R$ 1,630) | R$ 251 | + 551% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 247 | + 498% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (R$ 5,430) | R$ 410 | + 1226% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (R$ 3,121) | R$ 305 | + 925% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (R$ 214,633) | R$ 115,820 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,405 (R$ 3.68) | R$ 5.54 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,011,260 (R$ 236) | R$ 230 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 368% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 368% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 475,271 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 639,340 (R$ 75) | R$ 45 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 264 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (R$ 70) | R$ 23 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (R$ 144) | R$ 13 | + 1022% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (R$ 116) | R$ 19 | + 528% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (R$ 62) | R$ 8 | + 702% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (R$ 67) | R$ 5.28 | + 1168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (R$ 133) | R$ 55 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 355% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 355% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iran | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (R$ 367) | R$ 113 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 916,150 (R$ 107) | R$ 67 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (R$ 592) | R$ 210 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (R$ 774) | R$ 197 | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (R$ 76) | R$ 12 | + 539% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 364,639,000 (R$ 42,728) | R$ 4,212 | + 914% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (R$ 1.17) | R$ 1.29 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,008,630 (R$ 938) | R$ 125 | + 650% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 782,285 (R$ 92) | R$ 11 | + 707% | |
| TOTAL | + 343% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,613 prices entered by 1,726 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iran is 343% more expensive than in Brazil
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