Cost of living in Iran compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 334% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 334% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,109,490 (¥10,276) | ¥1,023 | + 905% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 (¥6,694) | ¥714 | + 838% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 740,939 (¥2,449) | ¥519 | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 295,601 (¥977) | ¥198 | + 393% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 542,131 (¥1,792) | ¥315 | + 469% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 210,942 (¥697) | ¥629 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 868,390 (¥2,870) | ¥962 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 434,432 (¥1,436) | ¥902 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 209,220 (¥691) | ¥574 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,252 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 268,254 (¥887) | ¥179 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 169,978 (¥562) | ¥206 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 214% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 336,075,000 (¥1,110,678) | ¥306,878 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 217,069,000 (¥717,381) | ¥171,772 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 15,860,100 (¥52,415) | ¥28,417 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (¥470,846) | ¥157,603 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (¥289,142) | ¥82,713 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,177,560 (¥10,501) | ¥24,082 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,159,300 (¥7,136) | ¥4,709 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 151,465,000 (¥500,569) | ¥47,482 | + 954% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 82,034,500 (¥271,112) | ¥32,093 | + 745% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,257,350 (¥4,155) | ¥1,313 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (¥3,154) | ¥1,878 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 769% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 769% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (¥45,981) | ¥6,136 | + 649% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (¥41,637) | ¥5,199 | + 701% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (¥153,155) | ¥8,989 | + 1604% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (¥88,017) | ¥13,588 | + 548% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (¥6,053,365) | ¥2,700,660 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,114 (¥103) | ¥165 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,010,060 (¥6,643) | ¥10,143 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 168% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 381,143 (¥1,260) | ¥2,497 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 842,340 (¥2,784) | ¥1,967 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (¥1,983) | ¥650 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (¥4,059) | ¥938 | + 333% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (¥3,280) | ¥702 | + 367% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (¥1,736) | ¥216 | + 704% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (¥1,887) | ¥216 | + 774% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (¥3,756) | ¥4,060 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 314% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 314% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iran | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (¥10,339) | ¥4,579 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 2,066,520 (¥6,830) | ¥3,600 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (¥16,696) | ¥4,000 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (¥21,835) | ¥5,999 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥954 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (¥2,136) | ¥472 | + 352% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥583 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 367,069,000 (¥1,213,109) | ¥67,950 | + 1685% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (¥33) | ¥52 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,632,000 (¥48,357) | ¥9,405 | + 414% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,349,760 (¥4,461) | ¥592 | + 654% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,551 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iran is 201% more expensive than in Japan
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