Cost of living in Iran compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iran is 189% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 3,129,100 ($74) | $19 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2,025,620 ($48) | $10 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 773,552 ($18) | $5.93 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 280,306 ($7) | $1.09 | + 509% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 527,996 ($12) | $4.92 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 207,744 ($4.91) | $4.81 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 874,296 ($21) | $7 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 376,069 ($9) | $4.67 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 213,849 ($5.06) | $2.52 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 264,548 ($6) | $2.74 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 172,457 ($4.08) | $3.05 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Iran is 110% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 374,414,000 ($8,851) | $2,875 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 179,222,000 ($4,237) | $2,210 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 37,228,400 ($880) | $219 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 142,471,000 ($3,368) | $1,960 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 87,490,300 ($2,068) | $1,472 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($118) | $149 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,956,660 ($46) | $63 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 141,475,000 ($3,345) | $295 | + 1034% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 77,395,100 ($1,830) | $136 | + 1244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 837,026 ($20) | $14 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 954,348 ($23) | $31 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 594% | |||
| Clothes in Iran is 594% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,913,100 ($329) | $54 | + 505% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 12,598,700 ($298) | $45 | + 557% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,342,400 ($1,096) | $93 | + 1076% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 26,632,800 ($630) | $121 | + 419% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iran is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,831,660,000 ($43,302) | $27,744 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 31,405 ($0.74) | $1.06 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,011,260 ($48) | $82 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Iran is 155% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 475,271 ($11) | $8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 639,340 ($15) | $21 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 600,000 ($14) | $8 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,228,300 ($29) | $4.85 | + 499% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 992,491 ($23) | $6 | + 275% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 525,439 ($12) | $4.78 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 570,856 ($13) | $2.24 | + 504% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,136,550 ($27) | $28 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Iran is 201% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Iran | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,128,410 ($74) | $55 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 916,150 ($22) | $28 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 5,051,820 ($119) | $200 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 6,606,990 ($156) | $89 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 646,354 ($15) | $5.23 | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 364,639,000 ($8,620) | $554 | + 1455% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.24) | $0.20 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 8,008,630 ($189) | $59 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 782,285 ($18) | $10 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,716 prices entered by 2,892 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iran is 123% more expensive than in United States
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