Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 591,608 (Rp 202,401) | Rp 48,150 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 624,430 (Rp 213,631) | Rp 54,894 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 195,295 (Rp 66,814) | Rp 30,099 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 79,205 (Rp 27,098) | Rp 20,570 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 207,143 (Rp 70,868) | Rp 25,479 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 90,706 (Rp 31,032) | Rp 16,222 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 289,694 (Rp 99,110) | Rp 59,701 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 117,471 (Rp 40,189) | Rp 37,956 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 71,212 (Rp 24,363) | Rp 19,374 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,923 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 356,233 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,831 (Rp 30,733) | Rp 19,537 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,431 (Rp 13,148) | Rp 19,724 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 127,361,000 (Rp 43,572,858) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 69,573,600 (Rp 23,802,582) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,539,340 (Rp 1,210,882) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (Rp 27,151,945) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 61,944,100 (Rp 21,192,371) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (Rp 925,663) | Rp 813,523 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 618,168 (Rp 211,488) | Rp 354,270 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (Rp 22,613,028) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 406% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (Rp 10,948,690) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 376% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (Rp 129,902) | Rp 60,481 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (Rp 103,137) | Rp 67,068 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 247% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,680,020 (Rp 1,601,133) | Rp 655,630 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,783,560 (Rp 1,636,556) | Rp 423,397 | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,985,500 (Rp 5,811,094) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 382% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (Rp 2,366,286) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (Rp 1,754,303,542) | Rp 479,902,000 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (Rp 10,490) | Rp 8,988 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,565,720 (Rp 535,666) | Rp 237,123 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 235% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (Rp 30,068) | Rp 23,300 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (Rp 89,546) | Rp 87,183 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (Rp 757,887) | Rp 254,843 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (Rp 70,393) | Rp 49,080 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (Rp 128,393) | Rp 19,454 | + 560% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (Rp 120,443) | Rp 36,205 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (Rp 73,230) | Rp 18,007 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (Rp 63,668) | Rp 11,130 | + 472% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 649,985 (Rp 222,373) | Rp 86,706 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 161% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,557,630 (Rp 532,898) | Rp 166,095 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 398,880 (Rp 136,465) | Rp 104,958 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,921,030 (Rp 999,345) | Rp 520,784 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,192,080 (Rp 1,092,077) | Rp 388,033 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (Rp 76,420) | Rp 35,619 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 47,498 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (Rp 37,704,117) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 308% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (Rp 2,718) | Rp 1,799 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (Rp 1,011,740) | Rp 579,157 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 386,490 (Rp 132,226) | Rp 28,887 | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,032 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia
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