Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 814,473 (8,006 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 412% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 719,274 (7,071 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 348,826 (3,429 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 116,129 (1,142 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 258,050 (2,537 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 114,361 (1,124 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 329,617 (3,240 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 190,200 (1,870 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 82,225 (808 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 381 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,452 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 129,709 (1,275 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 50,716 (499 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 134,590,000 (1,323,028 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 71,505,100 (702,899 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 5,020,040 (49,347 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 121,001,000 (1,189,447 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 77,386,400 (760,713 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 9,576,100 (94,134 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 731,073 (7,186 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 74,275,800 (730,136 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 510% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36,845,800 (362,196 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 387% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 428,919 (4,216 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 793,309 (7,798 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 584% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 584% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,339,850 (42,661 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 521% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 10,602,500 (104,223 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 630% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21,356,100 (209,932 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 729% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,680,570 (65,670 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 370% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 370% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,246,390,000 (41,742,265 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 27,370 (269 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,871,860 (57,721 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | + 455% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,501 (1,656 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 437,958 (4,305 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (29,490 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 285,926 (2,811 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 517,336 (5,085 ₦) | 937 ₦ | + 443% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 366,045 (3,598 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 342,781 (3,370 ₦) | 900 ₦ | + 275% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 254,604 (2,503 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 454,004 (4,463 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 227% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,709,350 (16,803 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 473,347 (4,653 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,530,570 (24,876 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,104,200 (30,514 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,405 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 250,741 (2,465 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 690 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 139,720,000 (1,373,456 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 852% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,070 (99 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 4,465,890 (43,900 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 432,778 (4,254 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 934 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria
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