Cost of living in Iran compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 332% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,011,680 (₨1,857) | ₨337 | + 451% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,082,730 (₨1,987) | ₨298 | + 568% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 372,419 (₨683) | ₨163 | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 135,409 (₨249) | ₨54 | + 363% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 281,945 (₨517) | ₨84 | + 519% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 133,290 (₨245) | ₨40 | + 516% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 434,376 (₨797) | ₨210 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 205,767 (₨378) | ₨152 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 126,356 (₨232) | ₨29 | + 702% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨148 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨766 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 171,329 (₨314) | ₨87 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 58,411 (₨107) | ₨35 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 738% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 738% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 137,987,000 (₨253,247) | ₨30,628 | + 727% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 94,386,400 (₨173,227) | ₨20,039 | + 764% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,875,060 (₨12,618) | ₨4,413 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 184,628,000 (₨338,847) | ₨22,933 | + 1378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 101,135,000 (₨185,613) | ₨14,192 | + 1208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (₨24,446) | ₨3,664 | + 567% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,239,640 (₨2,275) | ₨511 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 67,528,300 (₨123,934) | ₨29,285 | + 323% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,302,300 (₨77,637) | ₨12,378 | + 527% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 821,687 (₨1,508) | ₨416 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 611,527 (₨1,122) | ₨319 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 1020% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 1020% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,568,600 (₨21,232) | ₨2,328 | + 812% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15,129,100 (₨27,766) | ₨2,564 | + 983% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,799,200 (₨62,032) | ₨3,571 | + 1637% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 16,657,600 (₨30,572) | ₨3,002 | + 918% | |
| Transportation | + 529% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 529% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,974,140,000 (₨12,799,608) | ₨986,196 | + 1198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 66,241 (₨122) | ₨108 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,375,970 (₨9,866) | ₨1,424 | + 593% | |
| Personal Care | + 277% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 277% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (₨309) | ₨140 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (₨947) | ₨303 | + 212% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (₨2,753) | ₨1,443 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (₨865) | ₨402 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (₨831) | ₨190 | + 338% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (₨750) | ₨248 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (₨847) | ₨152 | + 458% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (₨397) | ₨72 | + 453% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (₨1,615) | ₨374 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | + 278% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 278% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iran | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (₨3,770) | ₨1,405 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (₨1,223) | ₨592 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (₨3,671) | ₨1,517 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (₨7,655) | ₨2,140 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨607 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (₨629) | ₨229 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (₨220,235) | ₨46,652 | + 372% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (₨25) | ₨1.29 | + 1867% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (₨5,171) | ₨1,540 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (₨1,051) | ₨247 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 517% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,100 prices entered by 1,029 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 517% more expensive than in India
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