- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 260,499 (₨861) | ₨561 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 246,460 (₨815) | ₨625 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 85,482 (₨283) | ₨224 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 32,176 (₨106) | ₨107 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 92,719 (₨307) | ₨122 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 34,196 (₨113) | ₨81 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 106,176 (₨351) | ₨601 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 54,312 (₨180) | ₨157 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,772 (₨85) | ₨40 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨283 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,980 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 38,159 (₨126) | ₨117 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,278 (₨70) | ₨57 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 51,760,400 (₨171,126) | ₨55,913 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,770,700 (₨98,425) | ₨35,841 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,195,450 (₨23,789) | ₨8,271 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 42,015,200 (₨138,907) | ₨45,604 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,132,900 (₨83,092) | ₨29,046 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,390,530 (₨11,209) | ₨7,054 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 797,300 (₨2,636) | ₨2,742 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 37,552,200 (₨124,152) | ₨41,241 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,525,500 (₨54,635) | ₨11,212 | + 387% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 267,646 (₨885) | ₨508 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 209,429 (₨692) | ₨1,031 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,189,920 (₨7,240) | ₨2,517 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,321,580 (₨7,675) | ₨3,919 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,150,250 (₨23,640) | ₨6,685 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,716,400 (₨12,287) | ₨5,433 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,015,040,000 (₨6,661,955) | ₨2,201,860 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,440 (₨38) | ₨92 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,024,680 (₨3,388) | ₨2,619 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 65,443 (₨216) | ₨241 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 122,042 (₨403) | ₨774 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,685 (₨1,814) | ₨2,396 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 158,245 (₨523) | ₨458 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 180,289 (₨596) | ₨326 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 168,852 (₨558) | ₨361 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 87,215 (₨288) | ₨156 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,204 (₨338) | ₨111 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 246,471 (₨815) | ₨585 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 736,047 (₨2,433) | ₨1,463 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,340 (₨775) | ₨1,197 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,669,600 (₨5,520) | ₨3,978 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,242,980 (₨4,109) | ₨3,261 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 132,985 (₨440) | ₨400 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 48,831,200 (₨161,442) | ₨57,507 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,514 (₨15) | ₨50 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,544,970 (₨5,108) | ₨3,895 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 162,305 (₨537) | ₨275 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,438 prices entered by 1,108 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan
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