Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 453,981 (₨777) | ₨388 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 368,538 (₨631) | ₨281 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 139,398 (₨239) | ₨141 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 53,396 (₨91) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 102,425 (₨175) | ₨72 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 57,409 (₨98) | ₨37 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 171,143 (₨293) | ₨214 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,854 (₨138) | ₨140 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 53,607 (₨92) | ₨28 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨127 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨825 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 56,382 (₨97) | ₨84 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 29,852 (₨51) | ₨35 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 93,348,000 (₨159,863) | ₨31,177 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 53,402,000 (₨91,454) | ₨20,116 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,727,520 (₨6,384) | ₨4,308 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 55,786,300 (₨95,537) | ₨23,452 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 29,913,600 (₨51,229) | ₨13,618 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,367,200 (₨4,054) | ₨3,250 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 756,183 (₨1,295) | ₨743 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 54,539,400 (₨93,402) | ₨30,078 | + 211% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 27,472,600 (₨47,048) | ₨10,522 | + 347% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 337,772 (₨578) | ₨379 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 224,339 (₨384) | ₨325 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 217% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 217% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,622,900 (₨6,204) | ₨2,357 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,310,600 (₨7,382) | ₨2,543 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,918,100 (₨25,548) | ₨3,755 | + 580% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,807,880 (₨6,521) | ₨2,819 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,153,400,000 (₨7,112,913) | ₨930,451 | + 664% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,814 (₨19) | ₨76 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 948,355 (₨1,624) | ₨1,216 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 125,209 (₨214) | ₨106 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 263,245 (₨451) | ₨211 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,895,330 (₨3,246) | ₨975 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 497,167 (₨851) | ₨248 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 257,019 (₨440) | ₨173 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 265,370 (₨454) | ₨242 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 124,898 (₨214) | ₨152 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 165,228 (₨283) | ₨69 | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 355,589 (₨609) | ₨243 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 778,989 (₨1,334) | ₨1,179 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 292,269 (₨501) | ₨467 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,401,030 (₨5,824) | ₨1,718 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,072,200 (₨3,549) | ₨1,945 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,952 (₨259) | ₨220 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 79,667,600 (₨136,435) | ₨33,881 | + 303% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 8,908 (₨15) | ₨3.67 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,874,150 (₨3,210) | ₨1,918 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 238,886 (₨409) | ₨241 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,083 prices entered by 2,411 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 163% more expensive than in India
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