- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 244,537 (Rp 84,823) | Rp 64,060 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 220,848 (Rp 76,606) | Rp 50,221 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 81,723 (Rp 28,347) | Rp 31,397 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,873 (Rp 10,709) | Rp 18,967 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,619 (Rp 29,005) | Rp 22,704 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 32,807 (Rp 11,380) | Rp 15,321 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,587 (Rp 35,584) | Rp 67,443 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,889 (Rp 17,305) | Rp 37,831 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,993 (Rp 8,669) | Rp 18,389 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,050 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 363,342 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 35,191 (Rp 12,207) | Rp 19,021 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,666 (Rp 7,168) | Rp 15,904 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 52,872,200 (Rp 18,339,829) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,837,600 (Rp 10,349,796) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,923,590 (Rp 1,707,850) | Rp 899,203 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,880,900 (Rp 12,792,912) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,768,200 (Rp 8,938,239) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,026,240 (Rp 1,743,456) | Rp 630,805 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 715,677 (Rp 248,248) | Rp 244,903 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 29,602,200 (Rp 10,268,142) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,927,300 (Rp 5,524,717) | Rp 1,766,010 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 180,721 (Rp 62,687) | Rp 60,823 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 222,476 (Rp 77,170) | Rp 59,495 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,868,090 (Rp 647,986) | Rp 612,994 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,935,510 (Rp 671,372) | Rp 416,812 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,105,390 (Rp 2,117,782) | Rp 974,726 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,419,200 (Rp 1,186,021) | Rp 821,580 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,872,900,000 (Rp 649,654,542) | Rp 470,268,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (Rp 3,469) | Rp 8,713 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 705,847 (Rp 244,838) | Rp 376,741 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,379 (Rp 24,065) | Rp 25,888 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 (Rp 44,848) | Rp 86,121 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 550,405 (Rp 190,919) | Rp 362,813 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 (Rp 58,716) | Rp 45,322 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,696 (Rp 63,719) | Rp 23,501 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 162,682 (Rp 56,430) | Rp 33,880 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,069 (Rp 29,855) | Rp 15,234 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 109,444 (Rp 37,963) | Rp 13,078 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 254,365 (Rp 88,232) | Rp 92,813 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 593,393 (Rp 205,831) | Rp 207,987 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,653 (Rp 81,394) | Rp 98,924 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,647,340 (Rp 571,414) | Rp 390,835 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,230,930 (Rp 426,974) | Rp 480,517 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 125,911 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 142,847 (Rp 49,549) | Rp 46,550 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,305 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,704,700 (Rp 13,078,664) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 (Rp 1,603) | Rp 1,764 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,653,050 (Rp 573,395) | Rp 536,205 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,252 (Rp 50,384) | Rp 24,432 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,248 prices entered by 1,015 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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