Cost of living in Iran compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 263% | |||
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Food in Iran is 263% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,425,480 (£45) | £13 | + 238% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,636,560 (£49) | £8 | + 536% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 962,120 (£18) | £4.26 | + 322% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 325,153 (£6) | £1.20 | + 406% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 685,540 (£13) | £3.63 | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 294,916 (£5.51) | £2.28 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 937,877 (£18) | £5.34 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 456,200 (£9) | £2.13 | + 301% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 214,507 (£4.01) | £0.89 | + 349% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.97 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £10 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 358,063 (£7) | £2.36 | + 183% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 125,434 (£2.34) | £1.04 | + 124% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Iran is 203% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 348,896,000 (£6,518) | £1,997 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 192,000,000 (£3,587) | £1,637 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 46,610,800 (£871) | £229 | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 259,095,000 (£4,840) | £1,818 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 167,809,000 (£3,135) | £1,060 | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 28,887,100 (£540) | £190 | + 185% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,388,580 (£45) | £26 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,035,000 (£2,709) | £324 | + 736% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 140,280,000 (£2,621) | £83 | + 3056% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,853,050 (£35) | £7 | + 431% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,188,560 (£22) | £16 | + 40% | |
Clothes | + 848% | |||
Clothes in Iran is 848% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,511,000 (£308) | £73 | + 323% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 21,931,200 (£410) | £32 | + 1162% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 61,551,600 (£1,150) | £81 | + 1322% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,525,800 (£552) | £83 | + 568% | |
Transportation | + 198% | |||
Transportation in Iran is 198% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 (£368,402) | £25,126 | + 1366% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,904 (£0.56) | £1.44 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,263,230 (£98) | £85 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 430% | |||
Personal Care in Iran is 430% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,663,600 (£31) | £5.04 | + 516% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 1,988,630 (£37) | £8 | + 373% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (£75) | £74 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 1,655,540 (£31) | £4.77 | + 549% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,066,400 (£39) | £1.97 | + 1856% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 713,362 (£13) | £3.78 | + 253% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 736,864 (£14) | £2.39 | + 476% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 804,447 (£15) | £1.77 | + 751% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,322,090 (£25) | £14 | + 75% | |
Entertainment | + 266% | |||
Entertainment in Iran is 266% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Iran | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 5,403,060 (£101) | £40 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,272,100 (£24) | £19 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 8,472,430 (£158) | £124 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 11,254,100 (£210) | £69 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 894,748 (£17) | £3.71 | + 351% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £5.75 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 375,807,000 (£7,020) | £537 | + 1208% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 19,460 (£0.36) | £0.28 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,150,900 (£208) | £35 | + 497% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,467,460 (£27) | £14 | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 251% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,849 prices entered by 727 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iran is 251% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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