Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 591,608 ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 624,430 ($15) | $8 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 195,295 ($4.64) | $4.26 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 79,205 ($1.88) | $0.88 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 207,143 ($4.92) | $2.88 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 90,706 ($2.15) | $4.18 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 289,694 ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 117,471 ($2.79) | $3.44 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 71,212 ($1.69) | $1.76 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 89,831 ($2.13) | $1.99 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 38,431 ($0.91) | $2.18 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 127,361,000 ($3,025) | $2,194 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 69,573,600 ($1,652) | $1,577 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,539,340 ($84) | $179 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 79,363,600 ($1,885) | $1,546 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 61,944,100 ($1,471) | $1,143 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,705,660 ($64) | $113 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 618,168 ($15) | $52 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 66,096,600 ($1,570) | $269 | + 483% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 32,002,400 ($760) | $127 | + 499% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 379,695 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 301,464 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 171% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,680,020 ($111) | $47 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 4,783,560 ($114) | $43 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,985,500 ($403) | $86 | + 368% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 6,916,520 ($164) | $107 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 60% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,127,730,000 ($121,784) | $23,518 | + 418% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,661 ($0.73) | $0.66 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,565,720 ($37) | $73 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 87,886 ($2.09) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 261,738 ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,215,260 ($53) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 205,754 ($4.89) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 375,285 ($9) | $3.45 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 352,048 ($8) | $4.86 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 214,048 ($5.08) | $3.66 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 186,098 ($4.42) | $1.81 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 649,985 ($15) | $22 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,557,630 ($37) | $47 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 398,880 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,921,030 ($69) | $200 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,192,080 ($76) | $78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 223,372 ($5.31) | $4.93 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.66 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 110,207,000 ($2,617) | $427 | + 513% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,944 ($0.19) | $0.25 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,957,260 ($70) | $49 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 386,490 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,103 prices entered by 4,272 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iran is 27% more expensive than in United States
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