Cost of living in Iran compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | + 293% | |||
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Food in Iran is 293% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 (€53) | €17 | + 209% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 (€58) | €9 | + 531% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 (€21) | €3.81 | + 452% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 (€7) | €1.05 | + 575% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 (€15) | €3.01 | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 (€6) | €2.25 | + 186% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 (€20) | €7 | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 (€10) | €2.16 | + 361% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 (€4.68) | €1.40 | + 233% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.12 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 (€8) | €2.06 | + 280% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 (€2.74) | €1.08 | + 153% | |
Housing | + 453% | |||
Housing in Iran is 453% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 (€7,614) | €1,415 | + 438% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 (€4,190) | €962 | + 336% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 (€1,017) | €118 | + 762% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 (€5,654) | €917 | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 (€3,662) | €671 | + 446% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 (€630) | €81 | + 682% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 (€52) | €27 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 (€3,165) | €315 | + 904% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 (€3,061) | €92 | + 3220% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 (€40) | €7 | + 455% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 (€26) | €11 | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 1022% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 1022% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 (€360) | €73 | + 394% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 (€479) | €31 | + 1443% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 (€1,343) | €82 | + 1536% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 (€644) | €86 | + 648% | |
Transportation | + 492% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 492% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 (€430,342) | €28,022 | + 1436% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 (€0.65) | €1.60 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 (€115) | €31 | + 271% | |
Personal Care | + 506% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 506% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 (€36) | €8 | + 334% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 (€43) | €7 | + 530% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (€87) | €62 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 (€36) | €3.86 | + 836% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 (€45) | €2.95 | + 1429% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 (€16) | €3.02 | + 415% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 (€16) | €2.02 | + 696% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 (€18) | €1.93 | + 810% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 (€29) | €17 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 436% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 436% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Iran | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 (€118) | €34 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 (€28) | €16 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 (€185) | €53 | + 250% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 (€246) | €50 | + 394% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 (€20) | €2.69 | + 626% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.45 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 (€8,201) | €514 | + 1494% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 (€0.42) | €0.20 | + 117% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 (€243) | €49 | + 398% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (€32) | €5.23 | + 512% | |
TOTAL | + 452% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,332 prices entered by 1,130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iran is 452% more expensive than in Spain
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