- Cost of Living
- Iran
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 240,639 (₨420) | ₨420 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 214,831 (₨375) | ₨266 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,731 (₨136) | ₨144 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,544 (₨52) | ₨51 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,524 (₨141) | ₨72 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,920 (₨54) | ₨41 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 101,600 (₨177) | ₨203 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 46,944 (₨82) | ₨138 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,936 (₨42) | ₨25 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨120 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨819 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 33,608 (₨59) | ₨82 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,002 (₨35) | ₨32 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,530,600 (₨88,178) | ₨31,101 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,116,300 (₨49,064) | ₨21,459 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,042,010 (₨8,799) | ₨4,339 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,643,500 (₨58,709) | ₨25,382 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 21,579,600 (₨37,657) | ₨15,786 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,081,690 (₨5,378) | ₨3,673 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 599,974 (₨1,047) | ₨840 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 26,824,200 (₨46,809) | ₨33,523 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,298,600 (₨26,697) | ₨10,430 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 172,644 (₨301) | ₨378 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 238,465 (₨416) | ₨536 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,805,540 (₨3,151) | ₨2,381 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,952,120 (₨3,407) | ₨2,705 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,637,110 (₨9,837) | ₨3,669 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,235,410 (₨5,646) | ₨2,893 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,538,910,000 (₨2,685,463) | ₨878,030 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨17) | ₨77 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 718,011 (₨1,253) | ₨1,310 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 70,108 (₨122) | ₨132 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 142,246 (₨248) | ₨290 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 544,208 (₨950) | ₨1,525 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 159,259 (₨278) | ₨251 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,813 (₨307) | ₨176 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 158,075 (₨276) | ₨223 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 78,352 (₨137) | ₨135 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 98,535 (₨172) | ₨69 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 251,065 (₨438) | ₨322 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 32% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 580,281 (₨1,013) | ₨1,212 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 231,096 (₨403) | ₨472 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,423,580 (₨2,484) | ₨1,954 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,188,640 (₨2,074) | ₨1,815 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨633 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 133,649 (₨233) | ₨190 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨205 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 34,704,200 (₨60,560) | ₨38,905 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,482 (₨10) | ₨55 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,572,430 (₨2,744) | ₨1,883 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 135,376 (₨236) | ₨247 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 41,193 prices entered by 5,441 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 26% more expensive than in India
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