Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,030,960 (164元) | 43元 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,184,720 (189元) | 37元 | + 411% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 406,118 (65元) | 17元 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 145,266 (23元) | 14元 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 304,372 (48元) | 16元 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 151,430 (24元) | 9元 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 430,606 (69元) | 48元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 203,473 (32元) | 13元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 124,238 (20元) | 6元 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 166,789 (27元) | 9元 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 67,698 (11元) | 13元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 143% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 140,106,000 (22,324元) | 13,898元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 82,916,400 (13,211元) | 8,379元 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,559,790 (1,045元) | 462元 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 160,716,000 (25,608元) | 6,525元 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,131,600 (13,883元) | 4,376元 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (2,122元) | 516元 | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,218,340 (194元) | 140元 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 84,666,900 (13,490元) | 1,829元 | + 637% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,196,500 (6,723元) | 546元 | + 1132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 834,985 (133元) | 50元 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 985,177 (157元) | 66元 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 507% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 507% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 10,776,400 (1,717元) | 511元 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14,409,400 (2,296元) | 288元 | + 697% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,280,800 (4,825元) | 654元 | + 638% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15,119,200 (2,409元) | 844元 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 341% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 341% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,992,860,000 (1,114,201元) | 148,501元 | + 650% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,318 (4.99元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,510,890 (878元) | 206元 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (27元) | 28元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (82元) | 27元 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (239元) | 386元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (75元) | 30元 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (72元) | 19元 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (65元) | 44元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (74元) | 21元 | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (34元) | 16元 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (140元) | 82元 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 132% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (327元) | 260元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (106元) | 122元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (319元) | 417元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (665元) | 319元 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 90元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (55元) | 31元 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (19,120元) | 2,968元 | + 544% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (2.21元) | 0.24元 | + 804% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (449元) | 410元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (91元) | 38元 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 205% more expensive than in China
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