Cost of living in Iran compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 347% | |||
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Food in Iran is 347% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,996,860 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 307 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,023,770 (Mex$ 1,206) | Mex$ 160 | + 656% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,146,410 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 70 | + 553% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 307,904 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 28 | + 344% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 740,166 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 46 | + 537% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 310,157 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 29 | + 322% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,069,110 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 92 | + 365% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 455,865 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 50 | + 266% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,477 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 35 | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 279 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 385,462 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 36 | + 331% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 122,672 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 25 | + 95% | |
Housing | + 625% | |||
Housing in Iran is 625% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 302,151,000 (Mex$ 120,520) | Mex$ 22,764 | + 429% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 178,363,000 (Mex$ 71,144) | Mex$ 11,446 | + 522% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 96,111,700 (Mex$ 38,336) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 3023% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 197,056,000 (Mex$ 78,600) | Mex$ 13,867 | + 467% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 150,561,000 (Mex$ 60,055) | Mex$ 7,699 | + 680% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 55,367,200 (Mex$ 22,084) | Mex$ 905 | + 2340% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,355,440 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 425 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 186,482,000 (Mex$ 74,383) | Mex$ 6,156 | + 1108% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (Mex$ 61,322) | Mex$ 2,736 | + 2141% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,429,170 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 116 | + 393% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,437,690 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 119 | + 383% | |
Clothes | + 887% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 887% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 18,490,800 (Mex$ 7,375) | Mex$ 975 | + 656% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 18,043,100 (Mex$ 7,197) | Mex$ 692 | + 939% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 53,027,900 (Mex$ 21,151) | Mex$ 1,728 | + 1124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 30,880,400 (Mex$ 12,317) | Mex$ 1,395 | + 783% | |
Transportation | + 589% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 589% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (Mex$ 7,829,984) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 1984% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 48,341 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 6,414,280 (Mex$ 2,558) | Mex$ 612 | + 318% | |
Personal Care | + 548% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 548% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,960,390 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 93 | + 738% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,466,830 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 218 | + 168% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 691 | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,190,250 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 79 | + 499% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,068,230 (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 63 | + 1213% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1,653,670 (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 69 | + 852% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 35 | + 438% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 722,391 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 34 | + 747% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,203,110 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 260 | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 450% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 450% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iran | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,701,950 (Mex$ 1,875) | Mex$ 396 | + 373% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,215,890 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 165 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,069,760 (Mex$ 3,219) | Mex$ 838 | + 284% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12,401,600 (Mex$ 4,947) | Mex$ 922 | + 436% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 177 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,470,860 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 80 | + 631% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 337,871,000 (Mex$ 134,767) | Mex$ 11,346 | + 1088% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 11,042 (Mex$ 4.40) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 7,938,260 (Mex$ 3,166) | Mex$ 906 | + 250% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 83 | + 608% | |
TOTAL | + 530% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,307 prices entered by 909 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iran is 530% more expensive than in Mexico
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