Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 367% | |||
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Food in Iran is 367% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,688,360 (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 317 | + 277% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,933,130 (Mex$ 1,306) | Mex$ 183 | + 613% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 918,483 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 73 | + 458% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 419,979 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 30 | + 533% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 674,494 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 50 | + 505% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 330,302 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 34 | + 339% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 825,250 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 91 | + 306% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 707,624 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 47 | + 567% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 316,166 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 34 | + 318% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 490,583 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 39 | + 465% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 215,584 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 27 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 954% | |||
Housing in Iran is 954% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 314,153,000 (Mex$ 139,884) | Mex$ 24,636 | + 468% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,292,300,000 (Mex$ 575,426) | Mex$ 12,921 | + 4354% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 43,883,100 (Mex$ 19,540) | Mex$ 1,223 | + 1498% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 424,757,000 (Mex$ 189,133) | Mex$ 15,768 | + 1099% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,787 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 25,000,000 (Mex$ 11,132) | Mex$ 694 | + 1505% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,456,440 (Mex$ 2,430) | Mex$ 397 | + 512% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (Mex$ 69,139) | Mex$ 5,861 | + 1080% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (Mex$ 68,455) | Mex$ 2,286 | + 2894% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3,435,800 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 142 | + 974% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3,237,200 (Mex$ 1,441) | Mex$ 131 | + 998% | |
Clothes | + 1228% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1228% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (Mex$ 8,732) | Mex$ 953 | + 816% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (Mex$ 10,483) | Mex$ 764 | + 1273% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 74,255,300 (Mex$ 33,064) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 1846% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (Mex$ 18,247) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 1176% | |
Transportation | + 484% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 484% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 18,000,000,000 (Mex$ 8,014,903) | Mex$ 407,194 | + 1868% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 674 | + 183% | |
Personal Care | + 547% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 547% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 106 | + 205% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 278 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 679 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 106 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,643,970 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 70 | + 942% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 4,809,690 (Mex$ 2,142) | Mex$ 82 | + 2514% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 900,000 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 40 | + 908% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 41 | + 1016% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 2,683,300 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 306 | + 290% | |
Entertainment | + 657% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 657% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (Mex$ 3,179) | Mex$ 381 | + 735% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 179 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (Mex$ 4,882) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 369% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,122,000 (Mex$ 8,960) | Mex$ 846 | + 959% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 99 | + 314% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (Mex$ 201,162) | Mex$ 10,563 | + 1804% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (Mex$ 5,274) | Mex$ 948 | + 456% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 82 | + 883% | |
TOTAL | + 655% |

These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 655% more expensive than in Mexico
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