Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 447% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 447% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,129,100 (526元) | 46元 | + 1035% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 (341元) | 40元 | + 755% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 773,552 (130元) | 16元 | + 719% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 280,306 (47元) | 18元 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 527,996 (89元) | 19元 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 207,744 (35元) | 11元 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 874,296 (147元) | 63元 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 376,069 (63元) | 15元 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,849 (36元) | 6元 | + 466% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 118元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 264,548 (44元) | 8元 | + 427% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 172,457 (29元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 311% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 374,414,000 (62,949元) | 15,059元 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 179,222,000 (30,132元) | 9,006元 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37,228,400 (6,259元) | 421元 | + 1386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (23,953元) | 7,547元 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (14,710元) | 4,347元 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,000,000 (841元) | 262元 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,956,660 (329元) | 115元 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 141,475,000 (23,786元) | 1,143元 | + 1981% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,395,100 (13,012元) | 589元 | + 2111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 837,026 (141元) | 39元 | + 265% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (160元) | 51元 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 653% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 653% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (2,339元) | 529元 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (2,118元) | 248元 | + 755% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (7,791元) | 626元 | + 1145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (4,478元) | 828元 | + 441% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (307,953元) | 161,247元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,405 (5.28元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,011,260 (338元) | 204元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 305% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 305% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 475,271 (80元) | 39元 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 639,340 (107元) | 27元 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (101元) | 53元 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (207元) | 33元 | + 522% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (167元) | 34元 | + 385% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (88元) | 13元 | + 570% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (96元) | 15元 | + 552% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (191元) | 74元 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 374% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 374% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Iran | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (526元) | 265元 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 916,150 (154元) | 110元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (849元) | 1,294元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (1,111元) | 348元 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 79元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (109元) | 29元 | + 270% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 364,639,000 (61,306元) | 3,321元 | + 1746% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (1.68元) | 0.20元 | + 741% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,008,630 (1,346元) | 410元 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 782,285 (132元) | 24元 | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 298% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,125 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 298% more expensive than in China
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