- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 244,537 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 119 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 220,848 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 94 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 81,723 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 66 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,873 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,619 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 32,807 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,587 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 62 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,889 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 38 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,993 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 223 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 35,191 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,666 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 52,872,200 (Mex$ 25,460) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,837,600 (Mex$ 14,368) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,033,710 (Mex$ 2,424) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,880,900 (Mex$ 17,760) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,768,200 (Mex$ 12,409) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,026,240 (Mex$ 2,420) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 715,677 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 381 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 29,602,200 (Mex$ 14,255) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,927,300 (Mex$ 7,670) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 284% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 180,721 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 105 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 222,476 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 87 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,868,090 (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 811 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,935,510 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 667 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,105,390 (Mex$ 2,940) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,419,200 (Mex$ 1,647) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,872,900,000 (Mex$ 901,888) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (Mex$ 4.82) | Mex$ 19 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 705,847 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 464 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,379 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 75 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 189 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 550,405 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 548 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 70 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,696 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 48 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 162,682 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 54 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,069 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 109,444 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 254,365 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 124 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 593,393 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 378 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,653 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 136 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,647,340 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,230,930 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 742 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 142,847 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,704,700 (Mex$ 18,157) | Mex$ 10,271 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 (Mex$ 2.23) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,653,050 (Mex$ 796) | Mex$ 724 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,252 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 52 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00048
MXN
/
IRR
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,961 prices entered by 1,884 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 22% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 207% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico