Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 612% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 612% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,688,360 (457元) | 41元 | + 1003% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,933,130 (499元) | 38元 | + 1213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 918,483 (156元) | 15元 | + 968% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 419,979 (71元) | 14元 | + 410% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 674,494 (115元) | 15元 | + 657% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 330,302 (56元) | 11元 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 825,250 (140元) | 50元 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 707,624 (120元) | 16元 | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 316,166 (54元) | 6元 | + 730% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 490,583 (83元) | 8元 | + 957% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 215,584 (37元) | 12元 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 918% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 918% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 314,153,000 (53,437元) | 11,256元 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,292,300,000 (219,818元) | 5,000元 | + 4297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 43,883,100 (7,464元) | 450元 | + 1560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 424,757,000 (72,251元) | 6,564元 | + 1001% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,518元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 25,000,000 (4,252元) | 296元 | + 1336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,456,440 (928元) | 100元 | + 832% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (26,412元) | 1,460元 | + 1710% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (26,151元) | 553元 | + 4630% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3,435,800 (584元) | 45元 | + 1192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3,237,200 (551元) | 50元 | + 1010% | |
| Clothes | + 1152% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 1152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (3,336元) | 418元 | + 699% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (4,004元) | 302元 | + 1226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 74,255,300 (12,631元) | 553元 | + 2184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (6,970元) | 705元 | + 889% | |
| Transportation | + 572% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 572% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 18,000,000,000 (3,061,773元) | 142,248元 | + 2052% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 (7元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (729元) | 217元 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 504% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 504% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (123元) | 45元 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (143元) | 60元 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (97元) | 67元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,643,970 (280元) | 57元 | + 391% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 4,809,690 (818元) | 25元 | + 3174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 900,000 (153元) | 6元 | + 2382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (174元) | 15元 | + 1033% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2,683,300 (456元) | 64元 | + 609% | |
| Entertainment | + 617% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 617% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (1,214元) | 169元 | + 618% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (237元) | 100元 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (1,865元) | 1,179元 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,122,000 (3,423元) | 320元 | + 969% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (156元) | 28元 | + 467% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (76,846元) | 3,720元 | + 1966% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (2,015元) | 374元 | + 438% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (308元) | 25元 | + 1143% | |
| TOTAL | + 730% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 966 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 730% more expensive than in China
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