- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 238,916 (Rp 86,300) | Rp 69,234 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 213,612 (Rp 77,160) | Rp 50,921 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,762 (Rp 28,089) | Rp 30,959 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,378 (Rp 10,612) | Rp 19,296 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 79,909 (Rp 28,865) | Rp 25,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,569 (Rp 11,042) | Rp 16,887 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 101,861 (Rp 36,794) | Rp 65,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 46,839 (Rp 16,919) | Rp 37,288 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,972 (Rp 8,659) | Rp 18,975 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 33,069 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 364,465 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 33,445 (Rp 12,081) | Rp 19,482 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,043 (Rp 7,240) | Rp 16,458 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,336,900 (Rp 18,182,494) | Rp 13,678,100 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,097,400 (Rp 10,149,231) | Rp 9,919,760 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,026,990 (Rp 1,815,829) | Rp 955,222 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,221,800 (Rp 12,000,246) | Rp 8,717,600 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 21,335,500 (Rp 7,706,724) | Rp 5,278,390 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,081,690 (Rp 1,113,156) | Rp 644,871 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 601,443 (Rp 217,251) | Rp 289,380 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 26,589,900 (Rp 9,604,698) | Rp 4,952,020 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,298,600 (Rp 5,526,099) | Rp 1,809,490 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 172,644 (Rp 62,362) | Rp 58,617 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 238,465 (Rp 86,137) | Rp 53,383 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,802,910 (Rp 651,240) | Rp 615,784 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,952,120 (Rp 705,137) | Rp 396,645 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,637,110 (Rp 2,036,214) | Rp 985,154 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,239,910 (Rp 1,170,307) | Rp 862,571 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,586,690,000 (Rp 573,137,827) | Rp 463,845,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (Rp 3,612) | Rp 8,859 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 718,011 (Rp 259,357) | Rp 375,503 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 70,108 (Rp 25,324) | Rp 24,557 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 142,246 (Rp 51,382) | Rp 80,004 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 543,913 (Rp 196,470) | Rp 343,185 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 159,259 (Rp 57,527) | Rp 47,173 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,813 (Rp 63,506) | Rp 23,246 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 158,075 (Rp 57,099) | Rp 32,844 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 78,352 (Rp 28,302) | Rp 13,855 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 98,535 (Rp 35,592) | Rp 13,932 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 254,093 (Rp 91,782) | Rp 96,716 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 584,142 (Rp 211,001) | Rp 216,258 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 230,978 (Rp 83,433) | Rp 99,246 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,423,580 (Rp 514,220) | Rp 375,594 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,188,640 (Rp 429,356) | Rp 504,451 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 135,522 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 133,649 (Rp 48,276) | Rp 46,563 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,328 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 34,704,200 (Rp 12,535,713) | Rp 8,101,290 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,482 (Rp 1,980) | Rp 1,508 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,546,980 (Rp 558,794) | Rp 572,039 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 135,376 (Rp 48,900) | Rp 24,366 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,474 prices entered by 1,034 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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