Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 679% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 679% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,297,190 (Rp 1,169,848) | Rp 44,863 | + 2508% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,221,930 (Rp 788,344) | Rp 54,330 | + 1351% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 773,552 (Rp 274,457) | Rp 27,591 | + 895% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 286,194 (Rp 101,542) | Rp 19,917 | + 410% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 527,996 (Rp 187,334) | Rp 25,297 | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 207,744 (Rp 73,708) | Rp 18,627 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 874,296 (Rp 310,201) | Rp 55,732 | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 376,069 (Rp 133,430) | Rp 43,429 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,849 (Rp 75,874) | Rp 21,967 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,412 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 337,317 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 264,548 (Rp 93,862) | Rp 22,207 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 172,457 (Rp 61,188) | Rp 17,971 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 584% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 584% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 395,179,000 (Rp 140,210,070) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 681% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 188,143,000 (Rp 66,753,403) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 607% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37,228,400 (Rp 13,208,689) | Rp 528,780 | + 2398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (Rp 50,548,913) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (Rp 31,041,683) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Rp 1,774,007) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,956,660 (Rp 694,226) | Rp 410,662 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 141,475,000 (Rp 50,195,531) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 1138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,395,100 (Rp 27,459,891) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 1922% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 837,026 (Rp 296,978) | Rp 56,742 | + 423% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (Rp 338,604) | Rp 77,300 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 882% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 882% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (Rp 4,936,388) | Rp 624,572 | + 690% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (Rp 4,470,037) | Rp 443,680 | + 907% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (Rp 16,442,349) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 1256% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (Rp 9,449,355) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 628% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (Rp 649,875,566) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,405 (Rp 11,143) | Rp 12,273 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,011,260 (Rp 713,598) | Rp 150,291 | + 375% | |
| Personal Care | + 507% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 507% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 475,271 (Rp 168,627) | Rp 36,367 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 639,340 (Rp 226,839) | Rp 60,467 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (Rp 212,881) | Rp 130,123 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (Rp 435,803) | Rp 21,655 | + 1912% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (Rp 352,137) | Rp 34,558 | + 919% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (Rp 186,427) | Rp 30,035 | + 521% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (Rp 202,541) | Rp 15,580 | + 1200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (Rp 403,250) | Rp 88,350 | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | + 451% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 451% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (Rp 1,109,964) | Rp 216,012 | + 414% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 916,150 (Rp 325,051) | Rp 104,481 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (Rp 1,792,393) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (Rp 2,344,169) | Rp 383,761 | + 511% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (Rp 229,327) | Rp 36,298 | + 532% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 364,639,000 (Rp 129,374,434) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 961% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (Rp 3,548) | Rp 2,029 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,008,630 (Rp 2,841,473) | Rp 496,553 | + 472% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 782,285 (Rp 277,556) | Rp 35,528 | + 681% | |
| TOTAL | + 457% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,391 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 457% more expensive than in Indonesia
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