- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 242,749 ($5.77) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 218,687 ($5.19) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 78,651 ($1.87) | $4.58 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,071 ($0.71) | $0.89 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 81,998 ($1.95) | $3.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,724 ($0.75) | $4.04 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,093 ($2.42) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 48,387 ($1.15) | $3.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 24,443 ($0.58) | $1.60 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 34,744 ($0.83) | $1.92 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,264 ($0.48) | $2.13 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 51,210,200 ($1,216) | $2,038 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,816,200 ($684) | $1,572 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,886,680 ($116) | $177 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 36,524,700 ($867) | $1,574 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 22,403,700 ($532) | $1,125 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,692,440 ($111) | $123 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 585,481 ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 28,486,100 ($677) | $334 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,466,600 ($367) | $118 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 180,721 ($4.29) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 222,476 ($5.28) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,800,100 ($43) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,938,650 ($46) | $45 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,839,920 ($139) | $85 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,360,900 ($80) | $115 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,623,770,000 ($38,565) | $22,270 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.24) | $0.77 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 726,715 ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 69,379 ($1.65) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 129,292 ($3.07) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 547,378 ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 169,273 ($4.02) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,696 ($4.36) | $3.51 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 162,682 ($3.86) | $5.08 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 86,171 ($2.05) | $3.44 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 103,085 ($2.45) | $1.86 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 252,692 ($6) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 573,973 ($14) | $44 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 232,592 ($5.52) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,479,280 ($35) | $172 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,173,930 ($28) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 139,066 ($3.30) | $4.86 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.87 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 37,389,700 ($888) | $427 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,622 ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,601,010 ($38) | $54 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 136,159 ($3.23) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iran is 46% cheaper than in United States
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