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Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 265,208 (42元) | 49元 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 268,812 (43元) | 34元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,739 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 34,116 (5.43元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 95,294 (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 37,753 (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 113,165 (18元) | 60元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 62,603 (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 28,795 (4.58元) | 6元 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.60元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 39,982 (6元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,440 (3.57元) | 11元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 55,822,300 (8,889元) | 8,829元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 32,705,900 (5,208元) | 4,290元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,257,130 (1,156元) | 428元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,955,600 (6,203元) | 5,203元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,661,600 (4,086元) | 3,294元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,300,180 (366元) | 264元 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 888,194 (141元) | 90元 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 41,491,600 (6,607元) | 2,101元 | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,742,900 (2,984元) | 714元 | + 318% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 319,989 (51元) | 36元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 224,877 (36元) | 54元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,456,160 (391元) | 508元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,409,200 (384元) | 276元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,550,980 (1,362元) | 627元 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,563,790 (567元) | 658元 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,667,440,000 (424,738元) | 141,996元 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,192 (1.78元) | 7元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 786,260 (125元) | 152元 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 68,900 (11元) | 29元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 134,325 (21元) | 36元 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 554,559 (88元) | 281元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 188,902 (30元) | 46元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,999 (28元) | 39元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 177,458 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 98,625 (16元) | 10元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 106,140 (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 287,779 (46元) | 56元 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 616,804 (98元) | 163元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 259,830 (41元) | 89元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,933,050 (308元) | 966元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,374,060 (219元) | 393元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 137,901 (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 56,752,200 (9,037元) | 3,300元 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,287 (0.68元) | 1.02元 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,653,630 (263元) | 321元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 207,351 (33元) | 21元 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,249 prices entered by 998 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 13% more expensive than in China
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