Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 546,758 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 176 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 336,894 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 110 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 126,487 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 54 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 54,460 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 98,234 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 33 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 53,123 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 221,870 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 68 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,536 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 109,920 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 23 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 59,179 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 46,324 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 164% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 73,849,100 (Mex$ 38,665) | Mex$ 18,669 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 42,997,500 (Mex$ 22,512) | Mex$ 8,688 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,150,700 (Mex$ 5,315) | Mex$ 1,247 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 57,116,200 (Mex$ 29,905) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 36,263,200 (Mex$ 18,986) | Mex$ 5,627 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 7,400,400 (Mex$ 3,875) | Mex$ 846 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 669,143 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 380 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 63,295,000 (Mex$ 33,140) | Mex$ 7,451 | + 345% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,198,100 (Mex$ 17,382) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 789% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 401,443 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 101 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 261,391 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 84 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 517% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 517% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,609,370 (Mex$ 2,413) | Mex$ 841 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 9,706,050 (Mex$ 5,082) | Mex$ 616 | + 724% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,074,200 (Mex$ 6,322) | Mex$ 1,535 | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,790,320 (Mex$ 3,032) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 230% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,231,950,000 (Mex$ 2,739,315) | Mex$ 318,524 | + 760% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 21,827 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,329,920 (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 497 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 169% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 161,264 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 84 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 269,640 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 200 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 807,059 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 529 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 712,486 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 69 | + 442% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 414,235 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 48 | + 350% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 605,031 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 56 | + 467% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 199,297 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 29 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 247,524 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 30 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 280,797 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 189 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 724,938 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 337 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 272,284 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 139 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,986,900 (Mex$ 1,564) | Mex$ 951 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,821,080 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 656 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 165,223 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 61 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 84,545,400 (Mex$ 44,266) | Mex$ 9,580 | + 362% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,935,240 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 929 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 252,368 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 57 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,814 prices entered by 1,467 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iran is 155% more expensive than in Mexico
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