Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 546,758 ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 336,894 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 126,487 ($3.00) | $4.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 54,460 ($1.29) | $0.88 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 98,234 ($2.33) | $2.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 53,123 ($1.26) | $3.99 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 221,870 ($5.27) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 80,536 ($1.91) | $3.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 109,920 ($2.61) | $1.77 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.16 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 59,179 ($1.41) | $1.94 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 46,324 ($1.10) | $2.02 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 73,849,100 ($1,754) | $2,270 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 42,997,500 ($1,021) | $1,626 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 10,150,700 ($241) | $177 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 57,116,200 ($1,357) | $1,624 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 36,263,200 ($861) | $1,155 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 7,400,400 ($176) | $108 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 669,143 ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 63,295,000 ($1,503) | $296 | + 407% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,198,100 ($788) | $118 | + 568% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 401,443 ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 261,391 ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 302% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 302% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,609,370 ($109) | $49 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 9,706,050 ($231) | $45 | + 414% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,074,200 ($287) | $86 | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,790,320 ($138) | $112 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,231,950,000 ($124,260) | $23,027 | + 440% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 21,827 ($0.52) | $0.75 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,329,920 ($32) | $80 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 161,264 ($3.83) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 269,640 ($6) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 807,059 ($19) | $110 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 712,486 ($17) | $7 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 414,235 ($10) | $3.54 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 605,031 ($14) | $5.10 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 199,297 ($4.73) | $3.56 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 247,524 ($5.88) | $1.84 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 280,797 ($7) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 724,938 ($17) | $45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 272,284 ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,986,900 ($71) | $222 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,821,080 ($43) | $74 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 165,223 ($3.92) | $4.83 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.81 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 84,545,400 ($2,008) | $396 | + 407% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,935,240 ($46) | $52 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 252,368 ($5.99) | $8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 44,212 prices entered by 5,586 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iran is 12% more expensive than in United States
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