- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 264,458 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 245,335 ($5.83) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 85,482 ($2.03) | $4.52 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 32,176 ($0.76) | $0.89 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 92,719 ($2.20) | $3.19 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 34,196 ($0.81) | $3.98 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 106,176 ($2.52) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 54,312 ($1.29) | $3.32 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,772 ($0.61) | $1.61 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.66 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 38,159 ($0.91) | $1.92 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,278 ($0.51) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 51,760,400 ($1,229) | $2,047 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 29,770,700 ($707) | $1,575 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,195,450 ($171) | $177 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 42,015,200 ($998) | $1,587 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 25,132,900 ($597) | $1,129 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,390,530 ($81) | $119 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 797,300 ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 37,552,200 ($892) | $328 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,525,500 ($392) | $120 | + 227% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 267,646 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 209,429 ($4.97) | $23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,189,920 ($52) | $47 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,321,580 ($55) | $45 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,150,250 ($170) | $85 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,716,400 ($88) | $115 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 2,111,890,000 ($50,158) | $22,375 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,472 ($0.27) | $0.78 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,024,680 ($24) | $85 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 65,443 ($1.55) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 122,042 ($2.90) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,685 ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 158,245 ($3.76) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 180,289 ($4.28) | $3.48 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 168,852 ($4.01) | $5.13 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 87,215 ($2.07) | $3.48 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,204 ($2.43) | $1.87 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 246,471 ($5.85) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 736,047 ($17) | $45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 234,340 ($5.57) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,669,600 ($40) | $175 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,242,980 ($30) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 132,985 ($3.16) | $4.90 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.94 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 48,831,200 ($1,160) | $423 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 4,514 ($0.11) | $0.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,544,970 ($37) | $53 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 162,305 ($3.85) | $8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00002
USD
/
IRR
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,291 prices entered by 13,186 different people.
Cost of living in Iran is 38% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 29% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Angola is 6% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States