Cost of living in Iran compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 600,869 (5,423 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 607,216 (5,480 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 173,796 (1,569 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 72,862 (658 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 193,148 (1,743 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 81,842 (739 ₦) | 550 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 278,929 (2,517 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 112,650 (1,017 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 73,207 (661 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 362 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,544 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 78,308 (707 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 34,791 (314 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 115,995,000 (1,046,861 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 65,704,700 (592,989 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,643,750 (32,885 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,351,900 (716,155 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 57,649,600 (520,291 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (24,419 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 574,622 (5,186 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (596,526 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 746% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (288,823 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 868% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (3,427 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (2,721 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 374% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 374% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,752,530 (51,917 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 707% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,892,850 (35,133 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,456,400 (166,570 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 885% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (62,422 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (46,278,052 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 612% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (277 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,454,960 (13,131 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (793 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (2,362 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,098,280 (18,937 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (1,857 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 315,414 (2,847 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (3,177 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (1,932 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (1,680 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 637,214 (5,751 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,382,220 (12,475 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 334,830 (3,022 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,891,900 (26,100 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,195,610 (28,841 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,449 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (2,016 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 363 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (994,624 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 791% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (72 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (26,689 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 368,402 (3,325 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 750% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,792 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iran is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria
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