Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 806% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 806% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,820,060 (Rp 1,093,329) | Rp 55,068 | + 1885% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,222,790 (Rp 1,249,466) | Rp 58,183 | + 2047% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,109,630 (Rp 430,200) | Rp 31,308 | + 1274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 319,930 (Rp 124,036) | Rp 23,307 | + 432% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 584,177 (Rp 226,484) | Rp 30,367 | + 646% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 246,051 (Rp 95,393) | Rp 14,479 | + 559% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 990,299 (Rp 383,936) | Rp 67,619 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 461,623 (Rp 178,970) | Rp 46,085 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 202,056 (Rp 78,337) | Rp 20,806 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,093 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,187 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 390,406 (Rp 151,359) | Rp 18,823 | + 704% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 167,448 (Rp 64,919) | Rp 14,432 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 1267% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 1267% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 412,982,000 (Rp 160,111,907) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 687% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,108,010,000 (Rp 429,572,219) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 3562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 109,263,000 (Rp 42,360,944) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 1982% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 289,173,000 (Rp 112,111,522) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 1418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 183,774,000 (Rp 71,248,639) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 1450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 47,342,600 (Rp 18,354,587) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 1189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 6,069,740 (Rp 2,353,220) | Rp 378,883 | + 521% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (Rp 60,199,273) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 1778% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (Rp 59,603,771) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 2987% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (Rp 714,595) | Rp 91,402 | + 682% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,317,060 (Rp 510,620) | Rp 80,207 | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 1451% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 1451% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 14,850,400 (Rp 5,757,456) | Rp 759,724 | + 658% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (Rp 9,127,125) | Rp 458,661 | + 1890% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (Rp 24,508,231) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 1687% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 39,331,100 (Rp 15,248,552) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 1076% | |
| Transportation | + 763% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 763% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (Rp 7,610,609,591) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 1408% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,753 (Rp 11,923) | Rp 12,558 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,938,330 (Rp 1,139,182) | Rp 199,904 | + 470% | |
| Personal Care | + 1009% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 1009% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (Rp 280,838) | Rp 22,456 | + 1151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (Rp 325,307) | Rp 96,147 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 275,446 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (Rp 222,056) | Rp 66,604 | + 233% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (Rp 927,976) | Rp 26,592 | + 3390% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (Rp 886,558) | Rp 33,023 | + 2585% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (Rp 184,754) | Rp 27,953 | + 561% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (Rp 396,250) | Rp 12,305 | + 3120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (Rp 731,643) | Rp 84,361 | + 767% | |
| Entertainment | + 951% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 951% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (Rp 2,767,975) | Rp 261,890 | + 957% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,239,140 (Rp 480,411) | Rp 104,570 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,086,610 (Rp 3,522,852) | Rp 496,791 | + 609% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (Rp 7,873,740) | Rp 379,769 | + 1973% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (Rp 356,382) | Rp 38,584 | + 824% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (Rp 175,150,676) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 2430% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,869,630 (Rp 3,438,729) | Rp 451,365 | + 662% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (Rp 701,596) | Rp 42,610 | + 1547% | |
| TOTAL | + 1032% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,094 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 1032% more expensive than in Indonesia
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