Cost of Living in Iran

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Summary of cost of living in Iran:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,179.8$, excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 313.5$, excluding rent.
Cost of living in Iran is, on average, 66.1% lower than in United States.
Rent in Iran is, on average, 80.9% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	3.50 $	2.00-7.50
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	18.00 $	12.00-50.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	4.00 $	3.00-5.00
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint)	0.73 $	0.50-2.00
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.09 $	0.85-2.30
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	1.14 $	0.50-2.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	0.57 $	0.35-1.89
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.93 $	0.50-1.82
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.62 $	0.40-1.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	0.44 $	0.18-0.91
White Rice (1 lb)	0.97 $	0.54-1.81
Eggs (12, Large Size)	1.12 $	0.60-1.80
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1.80 $	0.91-4.99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	1.31 $	0.68-2.27
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	4.24 $	2.57-5.67
Apples (1 lb)	0.40 $	0.23-0.82
Bananas (1 lb)	0.65 $	0.45-1.06
Oranges (1 lb)	0.41 $	0.23-0.91
Tomatoes (1 lb)	0.27 $	0.14-0.45
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.24 $	0.11-0.45
Onions (1 lb)	0.23 $	0.14-0.45
Lettuce (1 Head)	0.56 $	0.30-1.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.26 $	0.15-0.50
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)	0.80 $	0.50-2.00
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	0.55 $	0.30-1.00
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.39 $	0.50-2.10
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	2.10 $	1.50-4.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.20 $	0.10-0.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	10.00 $	5.00-20.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	0.50 $	0.20-1.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	0.48 $	0.32-0.80
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	2.37 $	1.50-4.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.70 $	0.30-0.90
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	65,500.00 $	50,000.00-100,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	58,553.32 $	45,000.00-80,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	14.89 $	10.00-34.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	2.19 $	1.00-4.37
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	7.42 $	4.50-20.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	16.97 $	8.00-30.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	11.68 $	5.00-18.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	1.50 $	1.00-2.37
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	94.66 $	47.00-200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	1,289.09 $	500.00-4,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	24.44 $	11.00-66.23
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	28.88 $	10.00-86.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	107.03 $	50.00-200.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	65.07 $	30.00-120.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	299.89 $	150.00-730.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	207.69 $	100.00-500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	669.63 $	330.00-1,400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	422.71 $	200.00-900.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	104.82 $	74.32-185.80
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	60.80 $	38.09-102.19
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	255.61 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	23.31	18.00-32.00

Prices in Iran

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