Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 432% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 414% | |||
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| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 414% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,574,920 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 36 | + 519% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,159,770 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 31 | + 792% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 901,671 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 15 | + 431% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 336,523 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 6 | + 354% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 702,759 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 12 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 233,753 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 5.07 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 619,217 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 15 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 427,097 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 8 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 218,993 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 3.79 | + 403% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 294,338 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 8 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 171,702 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.61 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 311% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 368,063,000 (Dirham 32,007) | Dirham 10,772 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 260,049,000 (Dirham 22,614) | Dirham 8,005 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 21,363,600 (Dirham 1,858) | Dirham 795 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 525,196,000 (Dirham 45,672) | Dirham 6,108 | + 648% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 282,932,000 (Dirham 24,604) | Dirham 4,322 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 17,640,400 (Dirham 1,534) | Dirham 510 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,837,460 (Dirham 508) | Dirham 353 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 158,050,000 (Dirham 13,744) | Dirham 1,270 | + 982% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 162,629,000 (Dirham 14,142) | Dirham 319 | + 4340% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 2,831,440 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 41 | + 502% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,057,590 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 35 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 745% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 745% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 13,833,800 (Dirham 1,203) | Dirham 198 | + 508% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 17,686,800 (Dirham 1,538) | Dirham 184 | + 734% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 52,551,900 (Dirham 4,570) | Dirham 344 | + 1228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 29,329,400 (Dirham 2,551) | Dirham 350 | + 628% | |
| Transportation | + 1022% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 1022% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 25,548,600,000 (Dirham 2,221,747) | Dirham 87,999 | + 2425% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 38,942 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 3.27 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 5,325,810 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 79 | + 486% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 1,591,420 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 29 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 227% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 310,666 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 987,642 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 47 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 329 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 942,444 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 24 | + 237% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,118,040 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 19 | + 424% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 1,006,380 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 24 | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1,130,560 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 15 | + 540% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 590,295 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 13 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,234,360 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 63 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 249% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 249% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 3,402,580 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 204 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,210,560 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 91 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,978,220 (Dirham 868) | Dirham 759 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 10,666,300 (Dirham 928) | Dirham 272 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 71 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 725,674 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 20 | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 171,792,000 (Dirham 14,939) | Dirham 1,834 | + 715% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 28,552 (Dirham 2.48) | Dirham 0.70 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 17,628,400 (Dirham 1,533) | Dirham 266 | + 477% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,678,040 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 22 | + 563% | |
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TOTAL | + 432% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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