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Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 268,554 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 121 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 253,538 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 97 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 88,819 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 68 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 33,316 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 93,970 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,272 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 108,995 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 64 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 58,193 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 39 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 27,148 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 38,117 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 22,244 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 52,928,600 (Mex$ 23,945) | Mex$ 19,630 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 30,941,000 (Mex$ 13,998) | Mex$ 9,881 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 8,223,120 (Mex$ 3,720) | Mex$ 1,610 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,320,600 (Mex$ 17,336) | Mex$ 11,827 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 22,868,900 (Mex$ 10,346) | Mex$ 6,693 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,740,890 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 1,293 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 886,819 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 376 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 41,379,200 (Mex$ 18,720) | Mex$ 8,386 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17,916,500 (Mex$ 8,106) | Mex$ 2,155 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 319,571 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 111 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 210,996 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 82 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,272,480 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 836 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,356,840 (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 690 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,022,160 (Mex$ 3,629) | Mex$ 1,507 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,860,810 (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 1,367 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,337,830,000 (Mex$ 1,057,645) | Mex$ 320,539 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,169 (Mex$ 5.05) | Mex$ 20 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 766,087 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 470 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 65,888 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 77 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 130,258 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 191 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 549,936 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 561 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 171,563 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 79 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 170,504 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 52 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 173,044 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 60 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 95,297 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 109,442 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 32 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 268,083 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 127 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 629,776 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 418 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 252,144 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 138 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,785,220 (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 1,136 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,310,500 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 767 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 132,574 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 54,230,400 (Mex$ 24,534) | Mex$ 10,552 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 3,876 (Mex$ 1.75) | Mex$ 1.76 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,682,360 (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 833 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 187,434 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 53 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,415 prices entered by 1,600 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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