Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 190% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,506,480 ($60) | $21 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,770,970 ($66) | $12 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 935,257 ($22) | $5.87 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 341,434 ($8) | $1.10 | + 639% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 603,471 ($14) | $5.49 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 228,083 ($5.42) | $4.88 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,708,120 ($41) | $8 | + 429% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 448,550 ($11) | $4.27 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 219,250 ($5.21) | $2.28 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.53 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 491,216 ($12) | $2.95 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 171,855 ($4.08) | $3.04 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 462% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 462% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 216,955,000 ($5,152) | $3,078 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,554,090,000 ($60,649) | $2,362 | + 2468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 69,672,900 ($1,654) | $232 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 424,757,000 ($10,086) | $2,205 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,612 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 25,000,000 ($594) | $167 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 7,657,540 ($182) | $61 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 155,274,000 ($3,687) | $248 | + 1388% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 153,738,000 ($3,651) | $156 | + 2238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,843,180 ($44) | $15 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,214,100 ($29) | $34 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 910% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 910% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 19,609,900 ($466) | $58 | + 707% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 23,541,900 ($559) | $52 | + 985% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 63,214,900 ($1,501) | $107 | + 1302% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 40,978,500 ($973) | $140 | + 594% | |
| Transportation | + 263% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 263% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 19,630,300,000 ($466,140) | $30,909 | + 1408% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 41,383 ($0.98) | $0.94 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,282,950 ($102) | $84 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 288% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 288% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 724,376 ($17) | $9 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 839,075 ($20) | $25 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $172 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 572,757 ($14) | $10 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2,393,560 ($57) | $5.27 | + 978% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2,286,730 ($54) | $7 | + 673% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 476,542 ($11) | $5.04 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1,022,060 ($24) | $2.37 | + 925% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,887,150 ($45) | $31 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 342% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 342% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7,139,530 ($170) | $61 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,392,630 ($33) | $30 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 10,963,000 ($260) | $233 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 20,309,000 ($482) | $106 | + 354% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 919,228 ($22) | $5.98 | + 265% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 451,772,000 ($10,728) | $456 | + 2251% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 11,844,600 ($281) | $72 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,809,650 ($43) | $11 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 359% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,490 prices entered by 1,908 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Iran is 359% more expensive than in United States
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