Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 141% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,030,960 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 243 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,184,720 (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 140 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 406,118 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 64 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 145,266 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 23 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 304,372 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 37 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 151,430 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 25 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 430,606 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 78 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 203,473 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 47 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 124,238 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 27 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 263 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 166,789 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 33 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 67,698 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 333% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 140,106,000 (Mex$ 65,971) | Mex$ 18,980 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 82,916,400 (Mex$ 39,042) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,559,790 (Mex$ 3,089) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 160,716,000 (Mex$ 75,675) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,131,600 (Mex$ 41,027) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 580% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (Mex$ 6,272) | Mex$ 850 | + 638% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,218,340 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 404 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 84,666,900 (Mex$ 39,867) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 431% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,196,500 (Mex$ 19,869) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 715% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 834,985 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 115 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 985,177 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 109 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | + 769% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 769% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 10,776,400 (Mex$ 5,074) | Mex$ 917 | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14,409,400 (Mex$ 6,785) | Mex$ 652 | + 940% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,280,800 (Mex$ 14,258) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 795% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 15,119,200 (Mex$ 7,119) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 473% | |
| Transportation | + 427% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 427% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,992,860,000 (Mex$ 3,292,678) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 887% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,318 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,510,890 (Mex$ 2,595) | Mex$ 518 | + 401% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 184% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 84 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 199 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 580 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 76 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 55 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 58 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 30 | + 627% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 32 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 231 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 174% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 318 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 156 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 742 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (Mex$ 1,964) | Mex$ 741 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 149 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 82 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 42 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (Mex$ 56,504) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 366% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 909 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 67 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 299% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,056 prices entered by 1,136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 299% more expensive than in Mexico
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