Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 1,054,430 ($25) | $17 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 1,109,570 ($26) | $9 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 362,550 ($9) | $5.08 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 135,409 ($3.20) | $0.99 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 267,686 ($6) | $3.31 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 133,290 ($3.15) | $4.41 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 434,376 ($10) | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 205,767 ($4.86) | $3.92 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 126,356 ($2.99) | $1.95 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 171,329 ($4.05) | $2.25 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 58,411 ($1.38) | $2.49 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 49% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 137,987,000 ($3,262) | $2,528 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 94,386,400 ($2,231) | $1,959 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 6,875,060 ($163) | $202 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 184,628,000 ($4,365) | $1,772 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 101,135,000 ($2,391) | $1,345 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,320,000 ($315) | $138 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,239,640 ($29) | $57 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 67,528,300 ($1,596) | $302 | + 429% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,302,300 ($1,000) | $136 | + 637% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 821,687 ($19) | $12 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 611,527 ($14) | $26 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 578% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 578% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 11,568,600 ($273) | $51 | + 432% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 15,129,100 ($358) | $47 | + 665% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 33,799,200 ($799) | $92 | + 768% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 16,657,600 ($394) | $119 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 167% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 6,974,140,000 ($164,873) | $25,234 | + 553% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 74,811 ($1.77) | $1.05 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,375,970 ($127) | $76 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 168,594 ($3.99) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 515,759 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 1,500,000 ($35) | $125 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 471,261 ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 452,790 ($11) | $4.16 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 408,579 ($10) | $5.52 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 461,599 ($11) | $4.19 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 216,159 ($5.11) | $2.05 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 803,947 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,718,770 ($41) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 433,607 ($10) | $26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,000,000 ($47) | $192 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 4,170,820 ($99) | $83 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 320,091 ($8) | $5.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 120,000,000 ($2,837) | $495 | + 473% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 13,847 ($0.33) | $0.17 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,786,220 ($66) | $54 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 545,378 ($13) | $9 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,673 prices entered by 2,667 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iran is 94% more expensive than in United States
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