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Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 267,612 (₨446) | ₨386 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 270,969 (₨452) | ₨255 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,691 (₨149) | ₨143 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 34,188 (₨57) | ₨52 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,019 (₨160) | ₨71 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 37,928 (₨63) | ₨36 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 114,448 (₨191) | ₨195 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 61,682 (₨103) | ₨141 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 28,920 (₨48) | ₨25 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨859 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 40,065 (₨67) | ₨82 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,419 (₨37) | ₨33 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 55,835,700 (₨93,066) | ₨30,869 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 33,270,300 (₨55,455) | ₨20,677 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,738,930 (₨12,899) | ₨4,250 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 39,999,300 (₨66,670) | ₨23,657 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 26,125,800 (₨43,546) | ₨15,194 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,624,290 (₨4,374) | ₨4,591 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 677,784 (₨1,130) | ₨910 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 41,760,700 (₨69,606) | ₨34,312 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 19,150,200 (₨31,919) | ₨11,460 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 330,635 (₨551) | ₨426 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 217,026 (₨362) | ₨555 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,506,380 (₨4,178) | ₨2,422 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,453,610 (₨4,090) | ₨2,935 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,725,010 (₨14,543) | ₨4,088 | + 256% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,597,020 (₨5,995) | ₨3,316 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,827,010,000 (₨4,712,026) | ₨870,351 | + 441% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,175 (₨19) | ₨79 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 669,376 (₨1,116) | ₨1,286 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 68,462 (₨114) | ₨152 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 134,325 (₨224) | ₨315 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 554,559 (₨924) | ₨1,141 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 236,051 (₨393) | ₨276 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 178,170 (₨297) | ₨182 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 175,205 (₨292) | ₨224 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 102,538 (₨171) | ₨125 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 107,745 (₨180) | ₨71 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 281,895 (₨470) | ₨289 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 634,756 (₨1,058) | ₨1,205 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 262,802 (₨438) | ₨500 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,962,630 (₨3,271) | ₨2,132 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,385,380 (₨2,309) | ₨1,825 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨863 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 136,117 (₨227) | ₨214 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 53,358,900 (₨88,938) | ₨37,379 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,287 (₨7) | ₨50 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,657,410 (₨2,763) | ₨2,303 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 212,540 (₨354) | ₨257 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,839 prices entered by 4,300 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 53% more expensive than in India
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