Cost of living in Iran compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 196% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 592,512 (₨2,234) | ₨477 | + 368% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 622,674 (₨2,347) | ₨617 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 170,577 (₨643) | ₨254 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 74,525 (₨281) | ₨111 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 195,834 (₨738) | ₨146 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 84,509 (₨319) | ₨85 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 282,991 (₨1,067) | ₨736 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 114,452 (₨431) | ₨147 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 74,823 (₨282) | ₨52 | + 447% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,607 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 79,444 (₨300) | ₨133 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 36,780 (₨139) | ₨80 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 328% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 115,995,000 (₨437,302) | ₨65,208 | + 571% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 65,704,700 (₨247,707) | ₨40,675 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,643,750 (₨13,737) | ₨11,662 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (₨299,201) | ₨44,902 | + 566% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 59,968,700 (₨226,082) | ₨32,659 | + 592% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (₨10,200) | ₨8,932 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 574,622 (₨2,166) | ₨2,572 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (₨249,184) | ₨44,098 | + 465% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (₨120,649) | ₨23,617 | + 411% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (₨1,431) | ₨667 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (₨1,137) | ₨516 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 292% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 5,752,530 (₨21,687) | ₨3,054 | + 610% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,892,850 (₨14,676) | ₨5,408 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 18,456,400 (₨69,581) | ₨8,399 | + 728% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (₨26,075) | ₨5,912 | + 341% | |
| Transportation | + 305% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 305% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (₨19,331,560) | ₨2,463,580 | + 685% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (₨116) | ₨107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,511,500 (₨5,698) | ₨2,108 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (₨331) | ₨260 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (₨987) | ₨616 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (₨8,352) | ₨1,831 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (₨776) | ₨463 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (₨1,415) | ₨350 | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (₨1,327) | ₨441 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (₨807) | ₨189 | + 327% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (₨702) | ₨169 | + 315% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 637,214 (₨2,402) | ₨480 | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,382,220 (₨5,211) | ₨1,849 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 334,830 (₨1,262) | ₨1,458 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,891,900 (₨10,902) | ₨2,679 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,195,610 (₨12,047) | ₨3,680 | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (₨842) | ₨437 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (₨415,481) | ₨58,894 | + 605% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (₨30) | ₨39 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (₨11,149) | ₨4,106 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 349,384 (₨1,317) | ₨267 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 266% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,017 prices entered by 571 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan
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