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Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 267,612 (Rp 90,348) | Rp 70,124 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 270,969 (Rp 91,481) | Rp 49,172 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 89,691 (Rp 30,280) | Rp 30,274 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 34,188 (Rp 11,542) | Rp 19,307 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,019 (Rp 32,417) | Rp 22,930 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 37,928 (Rp 12,805) | Rp 15,178 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 114,448 (Rp 38,639) | Rp 70,887 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 61,682 (Rp 20,824) | Rp 40,336 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 28,920 (Rp 9,764) | Rp 20,381 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,745 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 452,082 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 40,065 (Rp 13,526) | Rp 18,211 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,419 (Rp 7,569) | Rp 14,580 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 55,835,700 (Rp 18,850,599) | Rp 15,795,900 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 33,270,300 (Rp 11,232,331) | Rp 9,455,050 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,738,930 (Rp 2,612,727) | Rp 980,482 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 39,999,300 (Rp 13,504,098) | Rp 10,736,500 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 26,125,800 (Rp 8,820,288) | Rp 5,804,040 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,624,290 (Rp 885,982) | Rp 678,231 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 677,784 (Rp 228,826) | Rp 247,500 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 41,760,700 (Rp 14,098,761) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 218% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 19,150,200 (Rp 6,465,268) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 262% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 330,635 (Rp 111,625) | Rp 65,312 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 217,026 (Rp 73,270) | Rp 64,195 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,506,380 (Rp 846,175) | Rp 654,245 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,453,610 (Rp 828,359) | Rp 417,631 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,725,010 (Rp 2,945,636) | Rp 1,001,180 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,597,020 (Rp 1,214,384) | Rp 1,213,590 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,827,010,000 (Rp 954,422,210) | Rp 468,508,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,175 (Rp 3,773) | Rp 9,169 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 669,376 (Rp 225,987) | Rp 422,608 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 68,462 (Rp 23,113) | Rp 30,248 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 134,325 (Rp 45,349) | Rp 91,743 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 554,559 (Rp 187,224) | Rp 380,728 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 236,051 (Rp 79,693) | Rp 43,144 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 178,170 (Rp 60,152) | Rp 23,172 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 175,205 (Rp 59,151) | Rp 37,910 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 102,538 (Rp 34,618) | Rp 15,996 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 107,745 (Rp 36,376) | Rp 16,219 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 281,895 (Rp 95,170) | Rp 78,492 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 634,756 (Rp 214,299) | Rp 218,476 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 262,802 (Rp 88,724) | Rp 98,897 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,962,630 (Rp 662,600) | Rp 945,900 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,385,380 (Rp 467,716) | Rp 539,680 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 115,157 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 136,117 (Rp 45,954) | Rp 47,671 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 60,307 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 53,358,900 (Rp 18,014,411) | Rp 7,786,100 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,287 (Rp 1,447) | Rp 1,651 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,657,410 (Rp 559,555) | Rp 798,964 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 212,540 (Rp 71,755) | Rp 25,008 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
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Cost of living in Iran is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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