Cost of living in Iran compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 483% | |||
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Food in Iran is 483% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 ($58) | $9 | + 558% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 ($63) | $7 | + 808% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 ($23) | $2.90 | + 689% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 ($8) | $1.07 | + 620% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 ($16) | $2.43 | + 570% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 ($7) | $1.14 | + 513% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 ($22) | $3.76 | + 493% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 ($11) | $1.96 | + 453% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 ($5.10) | $1.37 | + 271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 ($9) | $2.05 | + 316% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 ($2.98) | $1.09 | + 174% | |
Housing | + 853% | |||
Housing in Iran is 853% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 ($8,298) | $857 | + 868% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 ($4,566) | $451 | + 913% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 ($1,109) | $56 | + 1868% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 ($6,162) | $518 | + 1089% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 ($3,991) | $302 | + 1223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 ($687) | $52 | + 1233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 ($57) | $24 | + 134% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 ($3,449) | $365 | + 845% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 ($3,336) | $151 | + 2110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 ($44) | $7 | + 500% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 ($28) | $9 | + 203% | |
Clothes | + 1006% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1006% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 ($393) | $59 | + 563% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 ($522) | $38 | + 1275% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 ($1,464) | $110 | + 1234% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 ($702) | $107 | + 558% | |
Transportation | + 806% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 806% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 ($469,012) | $19,815 | + 2267% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 ($0.71) | $0.90 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 ($125) | $23 | + 455% | |
Personal Care | + 496% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 496% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 ($40) | $5.73 | + 590% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 ($47) | $13 | + 263% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $42 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 ($39) | $5.51 | + 614% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 ($49) | $3.76 | + 1208% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 ($17) | $7 | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 ($18) | $2.45 | + 615% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 ($19) | $2.07 | + 823% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 ($31) | $12 | + 170% | |
Entertainment | + 466% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 466% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Iran | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 ($128) | $20 | + 548% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 ($30) | $12 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 ($201) | $53 | + 280% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 ($268) | $44 | + 506% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 ($21) | $4.12 | + 417% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $2.42 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 ($8,938) | $847 | + 955% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 ($0.46) | $0.22 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 ($265) | $48 | + 447% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 ($35) | $5.09 | + 586% | |
TOTAL | + 673% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,214 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iran is 673% more expensive than in Ecuador
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