Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 316% | |||
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Food in Iran is 316% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,109,490 (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 262 | + 387% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 148 | + 463% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 747,467 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 67 | + 360% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 297,201 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 26 | + 371% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 542,166 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 45 | + 392% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 211,438 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 26 | + 234% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 868,390 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 85 | + 319% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 434,432 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 48 | + 275% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 209,220 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 32 | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 258 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 268,254 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 34 | + 221% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 169,978 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 24 | + 186% | |
Housing | + 467% | |||
Housing in Iran is 467% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 336,075,000 (Mex$ 137,981) | Mex$ 19,838 | + 596% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 217,069,000 (Mex$ 89,121) | Mex$ 10,410 | + 756% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 15,860,100 (Mex$ 6,512) | Mex$ 1,053 | + 518% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 (Mex$ 58,494) | Mex$ 12,632 | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 (Mex$ 35,921) | Mex$ 6,593 | + 445% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,177,560 (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 723 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,159,300 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 401 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 151,465,000 (Mex$ 62,187) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 842% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 82,034,500 (Mex$ 33,681) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 1215% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,257,350 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 114 | + 352% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 127 | + 209% | |
Clothes | + 642% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 642% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 (Mex$ 5,712) | Mex$ 970 | + 489% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 (Mex$ 5,173) | Mex$ 756 | + 584% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 (Mex$ 19,027) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 1027% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 (Mex$ 10,935) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 756% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 (Mex$ 752,020) | Mex$ 384,370 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,114 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,010,060 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 571 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 298% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 298% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 381,143 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 89 | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 842,340 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 198 | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 598 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 74 | + 232% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 60 | + 745% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 68 | + 497% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 36 | + 493% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 35 | + 570% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 237 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 476% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 476% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 (Mex$ 1,284) | Mex$ 358 | + 258% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 2,066,520 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 156 | + 443% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 (Mex$ 2,074) | Mex$ 723 | + 187% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 (Mex$ 2,713) | Mex$ 768 | + 253% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 161 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 79 | + 235% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 367,069,000 (Mex$ 150,707) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 1306% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (Mex$ 4.11) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,632,000 (Mex$ 6,007) | Mex$ 882 | + 581% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,349,760 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 78 | + 607% | |
TOTAL | + 320% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 320% more expensive than in Mexico
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