Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 591,608 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 225 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 624,430 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 121 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 195,295 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 54 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 79,205 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 207,143 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 35 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 90,706 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 289,694 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 70 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 117,471 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 71,212 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 230 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,831 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,431 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 207% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 127,361,000 (Mex$ 60,079) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 69,573,600 (Mex$ 32,819) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,539,340 (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 956 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (Mex$ 37,438) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 61,944,100 (Mex$ 29,220) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 676 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 618,168 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 382 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (Mex$ 31,179) | Mex$ 6,581 | + 374% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (Mex$ 15,096) | Mex$ 2,065 | + 631% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 99 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 92 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 244% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 244% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,680,020 (Mex$ 2,208) | Mex$ 848 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,783,560 (Mex$ 2,257) | Mex$ 665 | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,985,500 (Mex$ 8,012) | Mex$ 1,518 | + 428% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (Mex$ 3,263) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 175% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (Mex$ 2,418,869) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 572% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,565,720 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 554 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 74 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 200 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 551 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 81 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 49 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 56 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 31 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 28 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 649,985 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 184 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 129% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,557,630 (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 293 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 398,880 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 149 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,921,030 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 883 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,192,080 (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 683 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 123 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 71 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (Mex$ 51,987) | Mex$ 11,102 | + 368% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (Mex$ 3.75) | Mex$ 3.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (Mex$ 1,395) | Mex$ 967 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 386,490 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 62 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,472 prices entered by 1,322 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 148% more expensive than in Mexico
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