- Cost of Living
- Iran
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 232,962 (₨375) | ₨383 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 202,052 (₨326) | ₨268 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 73,328 (₨118) | ₨143 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 27,850 (₨45) | ₨51 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 69,314 (₨112) | ₨71 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 26,978 (₨43) | ₨45 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 95,778 (₨154) | ₨198 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 41,440 (₨67) | ₨135 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,484 (₨36) | ₨24 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨117 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨797 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,847 (₨50) | ₨80 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 18,568 (₨30) | ₨31 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 45,329,400 (₨73,038) | ₨31,177 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,227,200 (₨40,648) | ₨20,971 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,991,290 (₨6,431) | ₨4,343 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 31,058,200 (₨50,043) | ₨24,266 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 19,413,700 (₨31,281) | ₨14,711 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,390,370 (₨2,240) | ₨3,895 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 645,850 (₨1,041) | ₨889 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,078,000 (₨35,573) | ₨34,213 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,320,300 (₨19,851) | ₨10,501 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 136,848 (₨220) | ₨380 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 213,682 (₨344) | ₨527 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,693,390 (₨2,728) | ₨2,439 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,892,970 (₨3,050) | ₨2,773 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,600 (₨6,849) | ₨3,672 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,924,070 (₨4,711) | ₨2,919 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 995,227,000 (₨1,603,574) | ₨866,236 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨16) | ₨75 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 825,017 (₨1,329) | ₨1,295 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 81,715 (₨132) | ₨114 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 124,912 (₨201) | ₨285 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 530,598 (₨855) | ₨1,274 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 142,093 (₨229) | ₨233 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 148,702 (₨240) | ₨175 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 133,520 (₨215) | ₨214 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 65,685 (₨106) | ₨135 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 74,807 (₨121) | ₨70 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 230,375 (₨371) | ₨274 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 32% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 572,863 (₨923) | ₨1,124 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 216,243 (₨348) | ₨463 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,283,440 (₨2,068) | ₨1,813 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,084,690 (₨1,748) | ₨1,808 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨661 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 126,496 (₨204) | ₨183 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨199 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,858,700 (₨38,443) | ₨39,023 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,643 (₨9) | ₨34 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,381,450 (₨2,226) | ₨1,843 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 105,916 (₨171) | ₨238 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 10% more expensive than in India
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