Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 401,980 (₨1,473) | ₨609 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 368,538 (₨1,351) | ₨658 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 139,398 (₨511) | ₨250 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 53,396 (₨196) | ₨111 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 102,425 (₨375) | ₨122 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 57,409 (₨210) | ₨116 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 171,143 (₨627) | ₨513 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,854 (₨296) | ₨182 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 53,607 (₨196) | ₨47 | + 322% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨366 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,635 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 56,382 (₨207) | ₨127 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 29,511 (₨108) | ₨56 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 90,848,900 (₨332,938) | ₨56,028 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 51,267,600 (₨187,883) | ₨37,189 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,729,750 (₨17,333) | ₨9,197 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 54,189,300 (₨198,590) | ₨50,256 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 27,783,700 (₨101,820) | ₨30,769 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,367,200 (₨8,675) | ₨8,410 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 737,169 (₨2,702) | ₨2,495 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 55,671,800 (₨204,023) | ₨40,044 | + 410% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 27,472,600 (₨100,680) | ₨11,962 | + 742% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 303,219 (₨1,111) | ₨600 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 228,934 (₨839) | ₨797 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 384% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 384% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,622,900 (₨13,277) | ₨2,116 | + 527% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,310,600 (₨15,797) | ₨3,603 | + 338% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14,918,100 (₨54,671) | ₨6,737 | + 711% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,807,880 (₨13,955) | ₨5,639 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 315% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 315% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,402,490,000 (₨19,798,737) | ₨1,997,080 | + 891% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,251 (₨38) | ₨112 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 942,583 (₨3,454) | ₨1,909 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 125,209 (₨459) | ₨311 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 227,763 (₨835) | ₨401 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,895,330 (₨6,946) | ₨1,486 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 497,167 (₨1,822) | ₨514 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 257,019 (₨942) | ₨303 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 265,370 (₨973) | ₨309 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 124,898 (₨458) | ₨189 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 165,228 (₨606) | ₨133 | + 356% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 355,589 (₨1,303) | ₨394 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 778,989 (₨2,855) | ₨1,486 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 292,269 (₨1,071) | ₨1,191 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 3,401,030 (₨12,464) | ₨3,713 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,072,200 (₨7,594) | ₨3,615 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,952 (₨553) | ₨325 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨393 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 63,127,000 (₨231,344) | ₨55,804 | + 315% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 8,908 (₨33) | ₨4.62 | + 606% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,874,150 (₨6,868) | ₨4,249 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 238,886 (₨875) | ₨216 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,571 prices entered by 593 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan
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