- Cost of Living
- Iran
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 244,537 (₨419) | ₨420 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 220,848 (₨378) | ₨266 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 81,723 (₨140) | ₨142 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,873 (₨53) | ₨52 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,619 (₨143) | ₨71 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 32,807 (₨56) | ₨39 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,587 (₨176) | ₨201 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,889 (₨85) | ₨138 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,993 (₨43) | ₨25 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨830 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 35,191 (₨60) | ₨82 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,666 (₨35) | ₨33 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 52,872,200 (₨90,506) | ₨30,896 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,837,600 (₨51,076) | ₨21,018 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,923,590 (₨8,428) | ₨4,536 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,880,900 (₨63,132) | ₨24,627 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,768,200 (₨44,110) | ₨15,559 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,026,240 (₨8,604) | ₨3,830 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 715,677 (₨1,225) | ₨825 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 29,602,200 (₨50,673) | ₨33,772 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,927,300 (₨27,264) | ₨10,650 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 180,721 (₨309) | ₨380 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 222,476 (₨381) | ₨551 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,868,090 (₨3,198) | ₨2,403 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,935,510 (₨3,313) | ₨2,670 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,105,390 (₨10,451) | ₨3,751 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,419,200 (₨5,853) | ₨2,912 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,872,900,000 (₨3,206,015) | ₨878,278 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨17) | ₨78 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 705,847 (₨1,208) | ₨1,347 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,379 (₨119) | ₨136 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 (₨221) | ₨285 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 550,405 (₨942) | ₨1,553 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 (₨290) | ₨257 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,696 (₨314) | ₨178 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 162,682 (₨278) | ₨225 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,069 (₨147) | ₨135 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 109,444 (₨187) | ₨72 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 254,365 (₨435) | ₨277 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 593,393 (₨1,016) | ₨1,190 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,653 (₨402) | ₨472 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,647,340 (₨2,820) | ₨1,972 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,230,930 (₨2,107) | ₨1,765 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨618 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 142,847 (₨245) | ₨195 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,704,700 (₨64,543) | ₨38,823 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 (₨8) | ₨58 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,653,050 (₨2,830) | ₨1,881 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,252 (₨249) | ₨252 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 40,285 prices entered by 5,267 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 33% more expensive than in India
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