Cost of living in Iran compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 591,608 (руб 1,043) | руб 399 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 624,430 (руб 1,101) | руб 284 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 195,295 (руб 344) | руб 143 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 79,205 (руб 140) | руб 65 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 207,143 (руб 365) | руб 88 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 90,706 (руб 160) | руб 128 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 289,694 (руб 511) | руб 345 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 117,471 (руб 207) | руб 108 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 71,212 (руб 126) | руб 35 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 66 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 583 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,831 (руб 158) | руб 109 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,431 (руб 68) | руб 28 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 208% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 127,361,000 (руб 224,563) | руб 68,166 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 69,573,600 (руб 122,672) | руб 37,974 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,539,340 (руб 6,241) | руб 6,392 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 (руб 139,934) | руб 31,618 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 61,944,100 (руб 109,220) | руб 22,018 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 (руб 4,771) | руб 4,038 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 618,168 (руб 1,090) | руб 448 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 (руб 116,541) | руб 24,813 | + 370% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 (руб 56,427) | руб 6,723 | + 739% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 (руб 669) | руб 416 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 (руб 532) | руб 926 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 194% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,680,020 (руб 8,252) | руб 4,661 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,783,560 (руб 8,434) | руб 2,580 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,985,500 (руб 29,949) | руб 5,654 | + 430% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 (руб 12,195) | руб 6,714 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 243% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 (руб 9,041,209) | руб 1,237,120 | + 631% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 (руб 54) | руб 47 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,565,720 (руб 2,761) | руб 1,548 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 (руб 155) | руб 476 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 (руб 461) | руб 504 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 (руб 3,906) | руб 1,289 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 (руб 363) | руб 311 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 (руб 662) | руб 183 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 (руб 621) | руб 206 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 (руб 377) | руб 77 | + 388% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 (руб 328) | руб 97 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 649,985 (руб 1,146) | руб 580 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,557,630 (руб 2,746) | руб 1,480 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 398,880 (руб 703) | руб 574 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,921,030 (руб 5,150) | руб 5,826 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,192,080 (руб 5,628) | руб 3,401 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 387 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 (руб 394) | руб 168 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 221 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 (руб 194,317) | руб 38,001 | + 411% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 (руб 14) | руб 7 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 (руб 5,214) | руб 3,491 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 386,490 (руб 681) | руб 160 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,630 prices entered by 796 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iran is 187% more expensive than in Russia
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