Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 546,758 (Rp 190,297) | Rp 62,230 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 336,894 (Rp 117,255) | Rp 52,137 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 126,487 (Rp 44,023) | Rp 30,582 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 54,460 (Rp 18,954) | Rp 18,388 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 98,234 (Rp 34,190) | Rp 26,104 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 53,123 (Rp 18,489) | Rp 14,341 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 221,870 (Rp 77,221) | Rp 77,272 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,536 (Rp 28,030) | Rp 38,806 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 109,920 (Rp 38,257) | Rp 19,485 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,212 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 339,997 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 59,179 (Rp 20,597) | Rp 15,796 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 46,324 (Rp 16,123) | Rp 17,158 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 73,849,100 (Rp 25,702,924) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 42,997,500 (Rp 14,965,132) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,150,700 (Rp 3,532,916) | Rp 772,430 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 57,116,200 (Rp 19,879,096) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 36,263,200 (Rp 12,621,282) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 7,400,400 (Rp 2,575,684) | Rp 502,555 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 669,143 (Rp 232,893) | Rp 285,184 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 63,295,000 (Rp 22,029,606) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 360% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,198,100 (Rp 11,554,484) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 318% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 401,443 (Rp 139,721) | Rp 69,682 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 261,391 (Rp 90,976) | Rp 51,169 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 444% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 444% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,609,370 (Rp 1,604,275) | Rp 655,076 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 9,706,050 (Rp 3,378,157) | Rp 457,119 | + 639% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,074,200 (Rp 4,202,384) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,790,320 (Rp 2,015,301) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,231,950,000 (Rp 1,820,962,149) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 21,827 (Rp 7,597) | Rp 9,156 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,329,920 (Rp 462,874) | Rp 330,672 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 258% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 161,264 (Rp 56,127) | Rp 30,938 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 269,640 (Rp 93,847) | Rp 82,186 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 807,059 (Rp 280,894) | Rp 280,243 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 712,486 (Rp 247,978) | Rp 38,725 | + 540% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 414,235 (Rp 144,173) | Rp 26,962 | + 435% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 605,031 (Rp 210,579) | Rp 34,072 | + 518% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 199,297 (Rp 69,365) | Rp 16,791 | + 313% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 247,524 (Rp 86,150) | Rp 13,618 | + 533% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 280,797 (Rp 97,730) | Rp 63,841 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 724,938 (Rp 252,312) | Rp 184,270 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 272,284 (Rp 94,768) | Rp 105,975 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,986,900 (Rp 1,039,580) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,821,080 (Rp 633,821) | Rp 413,601 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 152,100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 165,223 (Rp 57,505) | Rp 44,543 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 84,545,400 (Rp 29,425,735) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 329% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,935,240 (Rp 673,554) | Rp 597,783 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 252,368 (Rp 87,836) | Rp 24,831 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,403 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia
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