Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 389,540 (3,345 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 349,688 (3,002 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 135,947 (1,167 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 52,946 (455 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 108,975 (936 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 56,555 (486 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 159,886 (1,373 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 82,706 (710 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 50,154 (431 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,829 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 55,846 (479 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 28,222 (242 ₦) | 353 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 87,625,700 (752,339 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 50,112,800 (430,260 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,646,610 (31,309 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 50,554,400 (434,051 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 29,600,800 (254,147 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,193,180 (18,830 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 693,386 (5,953 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 52,445,200 (450,285 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 431% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 23,904,200 (205,237 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 552% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 303,219 (2,603 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 216,026 (1,855 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 232% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 232% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,696,550 (31,738 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,493,360 (29,993 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13,964,100 (119,893 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 742% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,876,890 (33,286 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 4,240,390,000 (36,407,230 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 1932% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,100 (87 ₦) | 148 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,694,980 (14,553 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 112,672 (967 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 227,763 (1,956 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,309,220 (11,241 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 487,150 (4,183 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 270,126 (2,319 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 237,387 (2,038 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 116,037 (996 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 159,695 (1,371 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 343,190 (2,947 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 751,871 (6,455 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 293,995 (2,524 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,374,860 (28,976 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,053,340 (17,630 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,268 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 149,384 (1,283 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 567 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 63,127,000 (541,997 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 694% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,788 (67 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,911,870 (16,415 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 227,334 (1,952 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 311% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,903 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iran is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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