Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 353% | |||
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Food in Iran is 353% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,104,710 (22,956 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | + 795% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,145,290 (23,399 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 909% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 897,907 (9,794 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 544% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 232,722 (2,538 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 468,659 (5,112 ₦) | 875 ₦ | + 484% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 163,322 (1,781 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 945,911 (10,317 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 495% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 298,906 (3,260 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 201,594 (2,199 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 604 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,511 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 208,173 (2,271 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 292% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 107,859 (1,176 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 156% | |
Housing | + 521% | |||
Housing in Iran is 521% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 245,672,000 (2,679,571 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | + 426% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 137,872,000 (1,503,785 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | + 632% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 96,329,300 (1,050,674 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 3464% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 133,545,000 (1,456,590 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 438% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 124,748,000 (1,360,640 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | + 1096% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,112,740 (55,765 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 496% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,105,320 (22,963 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 94,098,600 (1,026,344 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 972% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,469,500 (844,968 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 2579% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 994,320 (10,845 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,514,190 (16,515 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 1001% | |
Clothes | + 1433% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1433% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,066,800 (120,707 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 1247% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 14,487,500 (158,017 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 1329% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 53,704,600 (585,762 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 2172% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 33,620,600 (366,704 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 1262% | |
Transportation | + 200% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 10,612,600,000 (115,752,785 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | + 394% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,978 (338 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,460,870 (26,841 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 673% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 673% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,816,590 (19,814 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 5078% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,096,270 (11,957 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 634% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 (6,544 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 191% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 957,987 (10,449 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 1151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1,900,240 (20,726 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 1946% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 292,135 (3,186 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 579% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 452,091 (4,931 ₦) | 620 ₦ | + 695% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 891,709 (9,726 ₦) | 1,534 ₦ | + 534% | |
Entertainment | + 241% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 241% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,346,520 (25,594 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 736,322 (8,031 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,290,350 (57,702 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 554% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,845,420 (74,664 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 339% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 600,454 (6,549 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 510% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 60,479,700 (659,659 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 261% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 (109 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 359% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 5,791,990 (63,174 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 218% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 360,837 (3,936 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 680% | |
TOTAL | + 375% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iran is 375% more expensive than in Nigeria
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