- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 243,609 (2,096 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 220,770 (1,900 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 81,713 (703 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,974 (267 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 84,492 (727 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 32,894 (283 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 103,051 (887 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 50,229 (432 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,962 (215 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,423 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 35,701 (307 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,868 (180 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 53,536,200 (460,675 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,748,300 (255,982 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,010,970 (43,119 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,879,800 (317,348 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 24,778,800 (213,219 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,934,240 (42,459 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 716,749 (6,168 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 30,531,700 (262,723 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,343,000 (140,630 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 182,974 (1,574 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 223,757 (1,925 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,870,770 (16,098 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,945,630 (16,742 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,181,840 (53,194 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,404,980 (29,300 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,870,350,000 (16,094,205 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (86 ₦) | 152 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 699,149 (6,016 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,321 (597 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 126,503 (1,089 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 554,874 (4,775 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 168,928 (1,454 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 173,176 (1,490 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 164,246 (1,413 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,734 (746 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 111,068 (956 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 260,845 (2,245 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 591,373 (5,089 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 228,643 (1,967 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,605,240 (13,813 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,236,100 (10,637 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,654 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 144,166 (1,241 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 559 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 39,197,000 (337,287 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 (40 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,657,580 (14,263 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 148,662 (1,279 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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