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Cost of Living & Prices:
Iran vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Iran vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.09 times less for grocery shopping in Iran than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.05 USD in Iran and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Iran.

1.05 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.39 USD in Iran and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Iran.

1.39 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.86 USD in Iran and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Iran.

7.86 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

1.00 USD
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.1 USD in Iran and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Iran.

3.10 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3 USD in Iran and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Iran.

3.00 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.21 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.49 USD
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Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.26 USD for 12 eggs in Iran and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Iran.

1.26 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.93 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.36 USD
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.53 USD in Iran and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Iran.

0.53 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.53 USD in Iran and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Iran.

0.53 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.11 USD in Iran and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Iran.

4.11 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.77 USD in Iran and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Iran.

0.77 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.52 USD in Iran and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Iran.

0.52 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1 USD in Iran and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Iran.

1.00 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.58 USD in Iran and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Iran.

0.58 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.47 USD in Iran and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Iran.

3.47 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.63 USD in Iran and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Iran.

0.63 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.28 USD in Iran and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Iran.

0.28 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Iran vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.71 times less for meals in restaurants in Iran than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.49 USD in Iran and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Iran.

1.49 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 USD in Iran and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Iran.

0.90 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.00 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.00 USD
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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10.00 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.84 USD
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.5 USD in Iran and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Iran.

4.50 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28 USD in Iran and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Iran.

28.00 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4 USD in Iran and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Iran.

4.00 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 USD in Iran and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Iran.

0.81 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Iran vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 46.75 times less for fuel in Iran than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.01 USD in Iran and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 98.9% lower in Iran.

0.01 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.03 USD in Iran and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Iran.

0.03 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Iran vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.7 times less for transportation in Iran than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15 USD in Iran and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Iran.

15.00 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.47 USD in Iran and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Iran.

0.47 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3 USD in Iran and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Iran.

3.00 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.35 USD in Iran and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Iran.

0.35 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.5 USD in Iran and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Iran.

0.50 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Iran vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 1.5 USD in Iran and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Iran.

1.50 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.92 USD in Iran and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Iran.

20.92 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.05 USD in Iran and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Iran.

15.05 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Iran vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.5 times less for renting an apartment in Iran than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 544.94 USD in Iran and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iran.

544.94 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 426.21 USD in Iran and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Iran.

426.21 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1286 USD in Iran and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Iran.

1 286 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 905.71 USD in Iran and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Iran.

905.71 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Iran vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.9 times less for buying an apartment in Iran than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2092 USD in Iran and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Iran.

2 092 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1320 USD in Iran and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Iran.

1 320 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Iran vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Iran is 21.47 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 279.35 USD in Iran and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 95.3% lower in Iran.

279.35 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Iran vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

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146 USD

Three stars

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195 USD

Four stars

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252 USD

Five stars

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601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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