Cost of living in Iran compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 578% | |||
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Food in Iran is 578% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 (415元) | 37元 | + 1036% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 (452元) | 39元 | + 1066% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 (165元) | 13元 | + 1184% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 (56元) | 14元 | + 299% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 (117元) | 15元 | + 681% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 (51元) | 10元 | + 413% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 (161元) | 55元 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 (78元) | 15元 | + 432% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 (37元) | 7元 | + 464% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 87元 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 (61元) | 8元 | + 638% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 (21元) | 11元 | + 102% | |
Housing | + 528% | |||
Housing in Iran is 528% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 (59,756元) | 13,566元 | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 (32,884元) | 7,567元 | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 (7,983元) | 499元 | + 1499% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 (44,376元) | 6,485元 | + 584% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 (28,741元) | 4,297元 | + 569% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 (4,948元) | 321元 | + 1440% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 (409元) | 94元 | + 335% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 (24,840元) | 1,393元 | + 1684% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 (24,026元) | 485元 | + 4850% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 (317元) | 40元 | + 693% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 (204元) | 46元 | + 344% | |
Clothes | + 1062% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1062% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 (2,828元) | 452元 | + 526% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 (3,756元) | 258元 | + 1353% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 (10,542元) | 612元 | + 1621% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 (5,057元) | 779元 | + 549% | |
Transportation | + 575% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 575% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 (3,377,612元) | 166,194元 | + 1932% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 (5.12元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 (901元) | 252元 | + 258% | |
Personal Care | + 518% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 518% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 (285元) | 43元 | + 562% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 (341元) | 40元 | + 744% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (685元) | 212元 | + 223% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 (284元) | 46元 | + 517% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 (354元) | 49元 | + 625% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 (122元) | 41元 | + 195% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 (126元) | 12元 | + 986% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 (138元) | 15元 | + 811% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 (226元) | 94元 | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 584% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 584% more expensive than in China | ||||
Iran | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 (925元) | 251元 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 (218元) | 107元 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 (1,451元) | 895元 | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 (1,928元) | 293元 | + 557% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 77元 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 (153元) | 29元 | + 438% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 16元 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 (64,365元) | 3,577元 | + 1700% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 (3.33元) | 0.40元 | + 726% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 (1,910元) | 356元 | + 436% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (251元) | 25元 | + 909% | |
TOTAL | + 583% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,468 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 583% more expensive than in China
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