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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Iran

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

Apples (1kg)

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

5.84 USD
1.05 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

2.39 USD
1.39 USD

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

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

20.99 USD
7.86 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.00 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

18.00 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

17.42 USD
3.10 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

16.00 USD
3.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.21 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.49 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.74 USD
1.26 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.93 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.36 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.84 USD
0.53 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
0.53 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

16.71 USD
4.11 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.25 USD
0.77 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

3.90 USD
0.52 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.33 USD
1.00 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

4.26 USD
0.58 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.22 USD
3.47 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

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

6.25 USD
0.63 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.50 USD
0.28 USD

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

5.22 USD
1.49 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.80 USD
0.90 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.00 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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1.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.00 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.84 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
4.50 USD

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

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

100.00 USD
28.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

25.00 USD
4.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.20 USD
0.81 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.95 USD
0.01 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
0.03 USD

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

129.00 USD
15.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.75 USD
0.47 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

30.00 USD
3.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.86 USD
0.35 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.50 USD
0.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

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

18.00 USD
1.50 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

98.26 USD
20.92 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

38.00 USD
15.05 USD

Flats for rent

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

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 3800 USD in the United States and 544.94 USD in Iran. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iran.

3 800 USD
544.94 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 2380 USD in the United States and 426.21 USD in Iran. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Iran.

2 380 USD
426.21 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 7094 USD in the United States and 1286 USD in Iran. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Iran.

7 094 USD
1 286 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 4107 USD in the United States and 905.71 USD in Iran. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Iran.

4 107 USD
905.71 USD

Flats for sale

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

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

14 278 USD
2 092 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 9275 USD in the United States and 1320 USD in Iran. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Iran.

9 275 USD
1 320 USD

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

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

5 997 USD
279.35 USD

Hotels

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

One star

101 USD
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Two stars

149 USD
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Three stars

198 USD
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Four stars

254 USD
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Five stars

554 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels

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