- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 242,196 (₨773) | ₨528 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 217,962 (₨695) | ₨604 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 78,284 (₨250) | ₨214 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,016 (₨96) | ₨108 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 81,821 (₨261) | ₨121 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,585 (₨101) | ₨82 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 101,848 (₨325) | ₨437 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 47,833 (₨153) | ₨153 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,409 (₨78) | ₨40 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨314 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 34,605 (₨110) | ₨117 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,226 (₨65) | ₨55 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,942,400 (₨162,518) | ₨57,018 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,794,100 (₨91,860) | ₨35,866 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,988,130 (₨15,913) | ₨7,949 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 34,523,200 (₨110,137) | ₨44,615 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 21,625,900 (₨68,992) | ₨25,314 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,692,440 (₨14,970) | ₨6,795 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 583,670 (₨1,862) | ₨2,652 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 28,475,400 (₨90,843) | ₨39,920 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,293,600 (₨48,790) | ₨11,091 | + 340% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 180,721 (₨577) | ₨499 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 222,476 (₨710) | ₨947 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,801,380 (₨5,747) | ₨2,542 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,946,770 (₨6,211) | ₨4,026 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,866,100 (₨18,714) | ₨6,025 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,387,800 (₨10,808) | ₨5,302 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,623,770,000 (₨5,180,214) | ₨1,796,100 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨32) | ₨89 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 711,290 (₨2,269) | ₨2,526 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,480 (₨222) | ₨227 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 (₨412) | ₨639 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 547,378 (₨1,746) | ₨2,133 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 (₨540) | ₨444 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 185,459 (₨592) | ₨268 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 163,592 (₨522) | ₨340 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,135 (₨275) | ₨142 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,819 (₨328) | ₨109 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 252,790 (₨806) | ₨627 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 571,974 (₨1,825) | ₨1,501 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 233,240 (₨744) | ₨1,126 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,446,160 (₨4,614) | ₨3,688 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,172,110 (₨3,739) | ₨3,095 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 139,066 (₨444) | ₨391 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,235,400 (₨118,790) | ₨54,726 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 5,482 (₨17) | ₨29 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,601,010 (₨5,108) | ₨3,850 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 137,400 (₨438) | ₨182 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,365 prices entered by 1,253 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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