Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 401,980 (67元) | 46元 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 368,538 (61元) | 34元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 139,398 (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 53,396 (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 102,425 (17元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 57,409 (10元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 171,143 (28元) | 59元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,854 (13元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 53,607 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.17元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 112元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 56,382 (9元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 29,511 (4.90元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 90,848,900 (15,076元) | 9,398元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 51,267,600 (8,508元) | 4,947元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,729,750 (785元) | 431元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 54,189,300 (8,992元) | 5,740元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 27,783,700 (4,611元) | 3,030元 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,367,200 (393元) | 277元 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 737,169 (122元) | 96元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 55,671,800 (9,238元) | 2,464元 | + 275% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 27,472,600 (4,559元) | 561元 | + 713% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 303,219 (50元) | 38元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 228,934 (38元) | 47元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 139% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,622,900 (601元) | 481元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,310,600 (715元) | 250元 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,918,100 (2,476元) | 647元 | + 283% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,807,880 (632元) | 620元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 183% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,402,490,000 (896,514元) | 134,340元 | + 567% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,251 (1.70元) | 7元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 942,583 (156元) | 149元 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 125,209 (21元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 227,763 (38元) | 46元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,895,330 (315元) | 347元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 497,167 (83元) | 62元 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 257,019 (43元) | 47元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 265,370 (44元) | 31元 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 124,898 (21元) | 8元 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 165,228 (27元) | 12元 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 355,589 (59元) | 71元 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 778,989 (129元) | 177元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 292,269 (49元) | 100元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,401,030 (564元) | 1,029元 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,072,200 (344元) | 395元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,952 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 63,127,000 (10,476元) | 3,256元 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 8,908 (1.48元) | 0.31元 | + 377% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,874,150 (311元) | 335元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 238,886 (40元) | 22元 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 71% more expensive than in China
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