Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 942% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 942% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,008,930 (₨6,097) | ₨414 | + 1374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,025,270 (₨6,130) | ₨353 | + 1638% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,143,840 (₨2,318) | ₨177 | + 1210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 335,116 (₨679) | ₨63 | + 982% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 604,925 (₨1,226) | ₨103 | + 1087% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 232,879 (₨472) | ₨45 | + 951% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 2,002,720 (₨4,058) | ₨254 | + 1495% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 455,230 (₨922) | ₨196 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 220,945 (₨448) | ₨40 | + 1018% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨171 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨908 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 408,968 (₨829) | ₨95 | + 771% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 179,813 (₨364) | ₨43 | + 744% | |
| Housing | + 2204% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 2204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 412,982,000 (₨836,790) | ₨46,983 | + 1681% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,108,010,000 (₨2,245,065) | ₨29,753 | + 7446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 109,263,000 (₨221,390) | ₨5,571 | + 3874% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 289,173,000 (₨585,926) | ₨30,891 | + 1797% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 183,774,000 (₨372,365) | ₨18,623 | + 1899% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 47,342,600 (₨95,926) | ₨4,707 | + 1938% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,786,620 (₨11,725) | ₨772 | + 1419% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (₨314,618) | ₨26,656 | + 1080% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (₨311,506) | ₨12,082 | + 2478% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (₨3,735) | ₨555 | + 572% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,214,100 (₨2,460) | ₨704 | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 1927% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 1927% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (₨39,734) | ₨2,484 | + 1499% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (₨47,701) | ₨2,578 | + 1750% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (₨128,087) | ₨4,084 | + 3036% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (₨83,031) | ₨2,961 | + 2704% | |
| Transportation | + 772% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 772% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (₨39,775,184) | ₨1,800,510 | + 2109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 (₨84) | ₨104 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (₨8,678) | ₨1,476 | + 488% | |
| Personal Care | + 845% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 845% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (₨1,468) | ₨94 | + 1463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (₨1,700) | ₨262 | + 549% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,182 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (₨1,161) | ₨391 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (₨4,850) | ₨229 | + 2017% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (₨4,633) | ₨269 | + 1623% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (₨966) | ₨195 | + 395% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (₨2,071) | ₨99 | + 1995% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (₨3,824) | ₨303 | + 1161% | |
| Entertainment | + 921% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 921% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (₨14,466) | ₨1,334 | + 985% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (₨2,822) | ₨620 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (₨22,213) | ₨1,539 | + 1344% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (₨41,150) | ₨2,260 | + 1721% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨709 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (₨1,863) | ₨234 | + 697% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨199 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (₨915,387) | ₨42,549 | + 2051% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (₨24,000) | ₨1,807 | + 1228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (₨3,667) | ₨277 | + 1222% | |
| TOTAL | + 1237% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,526 prices entered by 613 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Iran is 1237% more expensive than in India
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