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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 4.95 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 82% lower in Iran.

4.95 EUR
0.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Iran.

2.03 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.8 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.67 EUR (7.86 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Iran.

17.80 EUR
6.67 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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0.85 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.27 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.78 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (3.1 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Iran.

14.78 EUR
2.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.57 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (3 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Iran.

13.57 EUR
2.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.72 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.42 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.02 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Iran.

4.02 EUR
1.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.33 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.15 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.20 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Iran.

2.41 EUR
0.45 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.62 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Iran.

3.62 EUR
0.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.17 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (4.11 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Iran.

14.17 EUR
3.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.77 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Iran.

1.06 EUR
0.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.31 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.52 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Iran.

3.31 EUR
0.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.52 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Iran.

4.52 EUR
0.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.61 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.58 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Iran.

3.61 EUR
0.49 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.97 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.47 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Iran.

6.97 EUR
2.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.62 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.3 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.63 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 90% lower in Iran.

5.30 EUR
0.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Iran.

2.12 EUR
0.24 EUR

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 4.43 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.49 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Iran.

4.43 EUR
1.26 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.37 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.9 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Iran.

2.37 EUR
0.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.79 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
0.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.48 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.56 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.82 EUR (4.5 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Iran.

10.18 EUR
3.82 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 84.82 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 23.75 EUR (28 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 72% lower in Iran.

84.82 EUR
23.75 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.2 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.39 EUR (4 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 84% lower in Iran.

21.20 EUR
3.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Iran.

1.87 EUR
0.69 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Iran - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 52.67 times more for fuel in the United States than in Iran.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.8 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.01 EUR (0.01 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 98.8% lower in Iran.

0.80 EUR
0.01 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.02 EUR (0.03 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Iran.

0.78 EUR
0.02 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Iran - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.71 times more for transportation in the United States than in Iran.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 12.72 EUR (15 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Iran.

109.42 EUR
12.72 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.33 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Iran.

2.33 EUR
0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.45 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (3 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 90% lower in Iran.

25.45 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 81% lower in Iran.

1.58 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.82 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.5 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 89% lower in Iran.

3.82 EUR
0.42 EUR

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 15.27 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Iran.

15.27 EUR
1.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 17.74 EUR (20.92 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Iran.

83.34 EUR
17.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.23 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.77 EUR (15.05 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Iran.

32.23 EUR
12.77 EUR

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 3224 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 462.21 EUR (544.94 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iran.

3 224 EUR
462.21 EUR

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 2019 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 361.51 EUR (426.21 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Iran.

2 019 EUR
361.51 EUR

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 6017 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1091 EUR (1286.15 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Iran.

6 017 EUR
1 091 EUR

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 3484 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 768.22 EUR (905.71 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 78% lower in Iran.

3 484 EUR
768.22 EUR

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 12110 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1775 EUR (2092.1 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Iran.

12 110 EUR
1 775 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7867 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1119 EUR (1319.8 USD) in Iran. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Iran.

7 867 EUR
1 119 EUR

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 5087 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 236.94 EUR (279.35 USD) in Iran. The average salary is 95.3% lower in Iran.

5 087 EUR
236.94 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88 EUR
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Two stars

124 EUR
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Three stars

166 EUR
-

Four stars

214 EUR
-

Five stars

510 EUR
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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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