Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 1164% | |||
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Food in Iran is 1164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,055,130 (₨20,241) | ₨831 | + 2337% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,360,840 (₨22,267) | ₨1,067 | + 1988% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,109,630 (₨7,352) | ₨486 | + 1413% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 315,776 (₨2,092) | ₨226 | + 827% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 596,324 (₨3,951) | ₨323 | + 1124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 246,051 (₨1,630) | ₨171 | + 855% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 990,299 (₨6,561) | ₨945 | + 594% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 461,623 (₨3,058) | ₨292 | + 946% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 202,056 (₨1,339) | ₨97 | + 1281% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨630 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 396,536 (₨2,627) | ₨253 | + 937% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 167,448 (₨1,109) | ₨150 | + 642% | |
Housing | + 2526% | |||
Housing in Iran is 2526% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 412,982,000 (₨2,736,138) | ₨114,506 | + 2290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,108,010,000 (₨7,340,922) | ₨72,564 | + 10017% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 109,263,000 (₨723,902) | ₨24,768 | + 2823% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 289,173,000 (₨1,915,864) | ₨81,992 | + 2237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 183,774,000 (₨1,217,562) | ₨49,088 | + 2380% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 47,342,600 (₨313,660) | ₨20,612 | + 1422% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,786,620 (₨38,338) | ₨2,457 | + 1461% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 (₨1,028,740) | ₨66,138 | + 1455% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 (₨1,018,564) | ₨30,635 | + 3225% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 (₨12,212) | ₨1,176 | + 938% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,214,100 (₨8,044) | ₨1,814 | + 343% | |
Clothes | + 2027% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 2027% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 (₨129,922) | ₨3,685 | + 3426% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 (₨155,973) | ₨9,758 | + 1498% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 (₨418,819) | ₨12,486 | + 3254% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 (₨271,496) | ₨12,018 | + 2159% | |
Transportation | + 1158% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 1158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 (₨130,057,032) | ₨3,213,340 | + 3947% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,114 (₨200) | ₨272 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 (₨28,376) | ₨3,201 | + 786% | |
Personal Care | + 1106% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 1106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 (₨4,799) | ₨219 | + 2091% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 (₨5,559) | ₨697 | + 698% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,678 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 (₨3,795) | ₨812 | + 368% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 (₨15,858) | ₨591 | + 2584% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 (₨15,150) | ₨560 | + 2607% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 (₨3,157) | ₨409 | + 672% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 (₨6,771) | ₨244 | + 2672% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 (₨12,503) | ₨629 | + 1887% | |
Entertainment | + 1025% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 1025% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Iran | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 (₨47,302) | ₨3,554 | + 1231% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 (₨9,227) | ₨1,815 | + 408% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 (₨72,633) | ₨6,844 | + 961% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 (₨134,554) | ₨7,013 | + 1819% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 (₨6,090) | ₨562 | + 984% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,033 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 (₨2,993,134) | ₨149,999 | + 1895% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 (₨78,474) | ₨4,456 | + 1661% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 (₨11,990) | ₨574 | + 1989% | |
TOTAL | + 1560% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 1560% more expensive than in Pakistan
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