Cost of living in United States compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in United States is 67% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (﷼ 826,881) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (﷼ 455,824) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (﷼ 240,167) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (﷼ 44,900) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 86% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (﷼ 191,393) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (﷼ 192,190) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (﷼ 305,926) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (﷼ 185,957) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (﷼ 93,515) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (﷼ 126,119) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (﷼ 666,344) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (﷼ 123,501) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (﷼ 117,999) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 6% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in United States is 63% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (﷼ 126,790,872) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (﷼ 97,668,353) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (﷼ 9,363,642) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (﷼ 86,409,715) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (﷼ 65,851,010) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (﷼ 6,244,979) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (﷼ 2,701,951) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (﷼ 12,317,395) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (﷼ 6,162,271) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (﷼ 599,585) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (﷼ 1,253,764) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 89% | |||
Clothes in United States is 89% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (﷼ 2,408,300) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (﷼ 2,211,366) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (﷼ 4,090,583) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (﷼ 5,516,548) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in United States is 76% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (﷼ 1,195,872,948) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (﷼ 41,410) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (﷼ 3,122,573) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 69% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (﷼ 402,394) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (﷼ 890,961) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (﷼ 5,988,363) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (﷼ 391,582) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (﷼ 207,604) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (﷼ 278,002) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (﷼ 207,665) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (﷼ 98,606) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (﷼ 1,240,927) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 71% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
United States | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (﷼ 2,410,133) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (﷼ 1,248,567) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (﷼ 8,597,873) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (﷼ 4,167,273) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (﷼ 613,687) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (﷼ 234,342) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (﷼ 305,267) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (﷼ 21,627,005) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (﷼ 15,513) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (﷼ 2,804,623) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (﷼ 430,243) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,375 prices entered by 2,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 71% cheaper than in Iran
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