Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 592,512 (₨1,033) | ₨370 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 622,674 (₨1,086) | ₨294 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 170,577 (₨298) | ₨143 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 74,525 (₨130) | ₨52 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 195,834 (₨342) | ₨73 | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 84,509 (₨147) | ₨36 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 282,991 (₨494) | ₨227 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 114,452 (₨200) | ₨140 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,823 (₨131) | ₨31 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨132 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨773 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 79,444 (₨139) | ₨85 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 36,780 (₨64) | ₨36 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 378% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 115,995,000 (₨202,319) | ₨33,366 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 65,704,700 (₨114,602) | ₨19,918 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,643,750 (₨6,355) | ₨4,363 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (₨138,426) | ₨19,026 | + 628% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 59,968,700 (₨104,598) | ₨12,499 | + 737% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (₨4,719) | ₨3,334 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 574,622 (₨1,002) | ₨676 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (₨115,286) | ₨29,555 | + 290% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (₨55,819) | ₨10,444 | + 434% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (₨662) | ₨411 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (₨526) | ₨211 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 261% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,752,530 (₨10,034) | ₨2,314 | + 334% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,892,850 (₨6,790) | ₨2,579 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,456,400 (₨32,192) | ₨3,601 | + 794% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (₨12,064) | ₨2,719 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 268% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (₨8,943,806) | ₨918,724 | + 874% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (₨53) | ₨80 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,511,500 (₨2,636) | ₨1,164 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 220% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (₨457) | ₨212 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (₨3,864) | ₨624 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (₨359) | ₨316 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (₨655) | ₨161 | + 306% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (₨614) | ₨254 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (₨373) | ₨140 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (₨325) | ₨68 | + 374% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 637,214 (₨1,111) | ₨239 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 215% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,382,220 (₨2,411) | ₨1,175 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 334,830 (₨584) | ₨473 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,891,900 (₨5,044) | ₨1,631 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,195,610 (₨5,574) | ₨1,624 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (₨390) | ₨193 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨191 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (₨192,223) | ₨36,202 | + 431% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (₨14) | ₨5.27 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (₨5,158) | ₨1,577 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 349,384 (₨609) | ₨271 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 259% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,150 prices entered by 2,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 259% more expensive than in India
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