Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 821% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 821% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,129,100 (₨6,090) | ₨367 | + 1561% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 (₨3,942) | ₨331 | + 1090% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 773,552 (₨1,505) | ₨168 | + 797% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 280,306 (₨546) | ₨58 | + 847% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 527,996 (₨1,028) | ₨93 | + 1006% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 207,744 (₨404) | ₨39 | + 945% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 874,296 (₨1,702) | ₨241 | + 607% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 376,069 (₨732) | ₨154 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,849 (₨416) | ₨31 | + 1258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨169 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨776 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 264,548 (₨515) | ₨91 | + 465% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 172,457 (₨336) | ₨37 | + 802% | |
| Housing | + 1053% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 1053% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 374,414,000 (₨728,665) | ₨40,484 | + 1700% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 179,222,000 (₨348,792) | ₨24,222 | + 1340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37,228,400 (₨72,452) | ₨5,258 | + 1278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (₨277,269) | ₨25,031 | + 1008% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (₨170,269) | ₨15,316 | + 1012% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,000,000 (₨9,731) | ₨5,856 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,956,660 (₨3,808) | ₨665 | + 472% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 141,475,000 (₨275,331) | ₨31,013 | + 788% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,395,100 (₨150,622) | ₨11,734 | + 1184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 837,026 (₨1,629) | ₨552 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (₨1,857) | ₨447 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 989% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 989% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (₨27,077) | ₨2,473 | + 995% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (₨24,519) | ₨2,814 | + 771% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (₨90,189) | ₨4,387 | + 1956% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (₨51,831) | ₨3,148 | + 1547% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (₨3,564,679) | ₨1,326,030 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,405 (₨61) | ₨105 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,011,260 (₨3,914) | ₨1,093 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 444% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 444% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 475,271 (₨925) | ₨144 | + 542% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 639,340 (₨1,244) | ₨263 | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨916 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (₨1,168) | ₨412 | + 184% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (₨2,390) | ₨231 | + 935% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (₨1,932) | ₨281 | + 587% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (₨1,023) | ₨175 | + 484% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (₨1,111) | ₨102 | + 992% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (₨2,212) | ₨316 | + 600% | |
| Entertainment | + 694% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 694% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (₨6,088) | ₨1,432 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 916,150 (₨1,783) | ₨597 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (₨9,832) | ₨1,467 | + 570% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (₨12,858) | ₨1,933 | + 565% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨720 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (₨1,258) | ₨226 | + 457% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 364,639,000 (₨709,641) | ₨50,214 | + 1313% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (₨19) | ₨1.43 | + 1260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,008,630 (₨15,586) | ₨1,609 | + 869% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 782,285 (₨1,522) | ₨265 | + 474% | |
| TOTAL | + 627% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,679 prices entered by 1,321 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 627% more expensive than in India
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