Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 961% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 961% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,820,060 (103,588 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 2191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,222,790 (118,381 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 2717% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,109,630 (40,760 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 1654% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 319,930 (11,752 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 539% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 584,177 (21,458 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 1012% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 246,051 (9,038 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 442% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 990,299 (36,376 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 794% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 461,623 (16,957 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 202,056 (7,422 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 887 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 10,218 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 390,406 (14,341 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 1305% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 167,448 (6,151 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 370% | |
| Housing | + 3160% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 3160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 412,982,000 (15,169,878 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 2496% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,108,010,000 (40,700,023 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 9696% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 109,263,000 (4,013,508 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 3914% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 289,173,000 (10,622,059 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 2366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 183,774,000 (6,750,486 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 2832% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 47,342,600 (1,739,014 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 2384% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 6,069,740 (222,957 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 1319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (5,703,609 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 1806% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (5,647,187 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 11665% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (67,705 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 1264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,317,060 (48,379 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 1713% | |
| Clothes | + 3690% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 3690% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 14,850,400 (545,493 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 4063% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (864,754 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 3551% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (2,322,044 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 5774% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 39,331,100 (1,444,731 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 2142% | |
| Transportation | + 1221% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 1221% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (721,070,811 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 16277% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,753 (1,130 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,938,330 (107,932 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Personal Care | + 1411% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 1411% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (26,608 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 558% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (30,821 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1643% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,305 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (21,039 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 860% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (87,922 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 4253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (83,997 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 3132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (17,505 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 1644% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (37,543 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 3401% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (69,320 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 2798% | |
| Entertainment | + 1145% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 1145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iran | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (262,253 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 646% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,239,140 (45,517 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 471% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,086,610 (333,774 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 2828% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (746,001 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 2087% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,484 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (33,766 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 914% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,412 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (16,594,734 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 5465% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,869,630 (325,804 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 2351% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (66,473 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 2559% | |
| TOTAL | + 1764% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 697 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Iran is 1764% more expensive than in Nigeria
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