Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 833% | |||
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Food in Iran is 833% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 (₨4,783) | ₨417 | + 1048% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 (₨5,199) | ₨340 | + 1431% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 (₨1,897) | ₨168 | + 1030% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 (₨641) | ₨60 | + 972% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 (₨1,352) | ₨87 | + 1453% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 (₨582) | ₨47 | + 1126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 (₨1,849) | ₨243 | + 661% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 (₨900) | ₨182 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 (₨423) | ₨32 | + 1232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨155 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨912 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 (₨706) | ₨88 | + 701% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 (₨247) | ₨39 | + 531% | |
Housing | + 1376% | |||
Housing in Iran is 1376% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 (₨687,991) | ₨46,457 | + 1381% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 (₨378,607) | ₨26,696 | + 1318% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 (₨91,912) | ₨4,673 | + 1867% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 (₨510,912) | ₨26,601 | + 1821% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 (₨330,904) | ₨14,895 | + 2122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 (₨56,963) | ₨4,065 | + 1301% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 (₨4,710) | ₨595 | + 692% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 (₨285,996) | ₨29,913 | + 856% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 (₨276,619) | ₨10,503 | + 2534% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 (₨3,654) | ₨455 | + 704% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 (₨2,344) | ₨647 | + 263% | |
Clothes | + 1566% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1566% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 (₨32,558) | ₨2,412 | + 1250% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 (₨43,246) | ₨2,912 | + 1385% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 (₨121,374) | ₨4,109 | + 2854% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 (₨58,222) | ₨2,950 | + 1873% | |
Transportation | + 891% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 891% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 (₨38,887,625) | ₨1,910,150 | + 1936% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 (₨59) | ₨102 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 (₨10,379) | ₨1,062 | + 877% | |
Personal Care | + 1228% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 1228% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 (₨3,280) | ₨140 | + 2248% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 (₨3,921) | ₨241 | + 1527% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (₨7,888) | ₨953 | + 728% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 (₨3,265) | ₨386 | + 745% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 (₨4,075) | ₨200 | + 1941% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 (₨1,407) | ₨294 | + 379% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 (₨1,453) | ₨155 | + 835% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 (₨1,586) | ₨86 | + 1752% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 (₨2,607) | ₨275 | + 848% | |
Entertainment | + 965% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 965% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iran | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 (₨10,654) | ₨1,451 | + 634% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 (₨2,508) | ₨688 | + 265% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 (₨16,707) | ₨1,587 | + 953% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 (₨22,192) | ₨2,125 | + 944% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨625 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 (₨1,764) | ₨191 | + 822% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨188 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 (₨741,057) | ₨47,373 | + 1464% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 (₨38) | ₨1.67 | + 2200% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 (₨21,989) | ₨1,611 | + 1265% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (₨2,894) | ₨289 | + 901% | |
TOTAL | + 1071% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,335 prices entered by 1,130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 1071% more expensive than in India
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