Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 440% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 440% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,011,680 (₨4,621) | ₨519 | + 790% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,082,730 (₨4,945) | ₨742 | + 566% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 372,419 (₨1,701) | ₨215 | + 691% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 135,409 (₨618) | ₨119 | + 418% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 281,945 (₨1,288) | ₨168 | + 665% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 133,290 (₨609) | ₨102 | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 434,376 (₨1,984) | ₨658 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 205,767 (₨940) | ₨194 | + 383% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 126,356 (₨577) | ₨51 | + 1023% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 171,329 (₨782) | ₨170 | + 361% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 58,411 (₨267) | ₨77 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 744% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 744% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 137,987,000 (₨630,217) | ₨65,360 | + 864% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 94,386,400 (₨431,083) | ₨44,450 | + 870% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,875,060 (₨31,400) | ₨14,918 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 184,628,000 (₨843,236) | ₨47,849 | + 1662% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 101,135,000 (₨461,905) | ₨35,800 | + 1190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 (₨60,835) | ₨10,123 | + 501% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,239,640 (₨5,662) | ₨2,270 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 67,528,300 (₨308,416) | ₨53,975 | + 471% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,302,300 (₨193,204) | ₨18,356 | + 953% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 821,687 (₨3,753) | ₨851 | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 611,527 (₨2,793) | ₨797 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 822% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 822% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,568,600 (₨52,836) | ₨4,868 | + 985% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15,129,100 (₨69,098) | ₨7,670 | + 801% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,799,200 (₨154,368) | ₨17,357 | + 789% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 16,657,600 (₨76,079) | ₨8,106 | + 839% | |
| Transportation | + 395% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 395% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,974,140,000 (₨31,852,411) | ₨5,697,890 | + 459% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 66,241 (₨303) | ₨146 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,375,970 (₨24,553) | ₨4,073 | + 503% | |
| Personal Care | + 332% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 332% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 (₨770) | ₨237 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 (₨2,356) | ₨572 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (₨6,851) | ₨1,768 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 (₨2,152) | ₨1,267 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 (₨2,068) | ₨575 | + 259% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 (₨1,866) | ₨371 | + 403% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 (₨2,108) | ₨352 | + 498% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 (₨987) | ₨116 | + 749% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 879,773 (₨4,018) | ₨681 | + 490% | |
| Entertainment | + 317% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,053,950 (₨9,381) | ₨2,016 | + 365% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 666,366 (₨3,043) | ₨1,908 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (₨9,134) | ₨2,708 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 (₨19,049) | ₨4,907 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,025 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 342,642 (₨1,565) | ₨469 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 (₨548,066) | ₨107,118 | + 412% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 (₨63) | ₨4.02 | + 1474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,817,770 (₨12,869) | ₨4,729 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 572,652 (₨2,615) | ₨237 | + 1003% | |
| TOTAL | + 500% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,533 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 500% more expensive than in Pakistan
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