Cost of living in Iran compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 221% | |||
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Food in Iran is 221% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,011,680 (Rp 349,273) | Rp 61,205 | + 471% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,082,730 (Rp 373,802) | Rp 48,353 | + 673% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 372,419 (Rp 128,574) | Rp 29,046 | + 343% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 135,409 (Rp 46,749) | Rp 21,836 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 281,945 (Rp 97,339) | Rp 22,834 | + 326% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 133,290 (Rp 46,017) | Rp 14,630 | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 434,376 (Rp 149,964) | Rp 66,405 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 205,767 (Rp 71,039) | Rp 43,134 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 126,356 (Rp 43,623) | Rp 18,263 | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,771 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 171,329 (Rp 59,150) | Rp 17,291 | + 242% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 58,411 (Rp 20,166) | Rp 16,247 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 427% | |||
Housing in Iran is 427% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 137,987,000 (Rp 47,638,710) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 94,386,400 (Rp 32,586,014) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 405% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,875,060 (Rp 2,373,550) | Rp 801,210 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 184,628,000 (Rp 63,741,075) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 856% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 101,135,000 (Rp 34,915,905) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 1024% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (Rp 4,598,604) | Rp 505,106 | + 810% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,239,640 (Rp 427,974) | Rp 237,062 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 67,528,300 (Rp 23,313,509) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 554% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,302,300 (Rp 14,604,470) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 1083% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 821,687 (Rp 283,680) | Rp 57,323 | + 395% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 611,527 (Rp 211,124) | Rp 95,242 | + 122% | |
Clothes | + 810% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 810% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,568,600 (Rp 3,993,950) | Rp 648,513 | + 516% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15,129,100 (Rp 5,223,179) | Rp 480,172 | + 988% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,799,200 (Rp 11,668,855) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 876% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 16,657,600 (Rp 5,750,879) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 422% | |
Transportation | + 354% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 354% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,974,140,000 (Rp 2,407,756,041) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 476% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 66,241 (Rp 22,869) | Rp 9,337 | + 145% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,375,970 (Rp 1,856,003) | Rp 419,026 | + 343% | |
Personal Care | + 328% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 328% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (Rp 58,205) | Rp 19,709 | + 195% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (Rp 178,061) | Rp 89,583 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Rp 517,861) | Rp 204,790 | + 153% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (Rp 162,698) | Rp 108,192 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (Rp 156,321) | Rp 22,334 | + 600% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (Rp 141,058) | Rp 30,094 | + 369% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (Rp 159,363) | Rp 22,886 | + 596% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (Rp 74,627) | Rp 11,284 | + 561% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (Rp 303,733) | Rp 119,565 | + 154% | |
Entertainment | + 179% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Iran | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (Rp 709,107) | Rp 261,585 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (Rp 230,057) | Rp 99,216 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (Rp 690,481) | Rp 251,127 | + 175% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (Rp 1,439,936) | Rp 573,242 | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (Rp 118,294) | Rp 39,869 | + 197% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (Rp 41,428,868) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 286% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (Rp 4,780) | Rp 2,093 | + 128% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (Rp 972,809) | Rp 509,555 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (Rp 197,703) | Rp 32,683 | + 505% | |
TOTAL | + 347% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 347% more expensive than in Indonesia
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