Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 648% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 621% | |||
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| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 621% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,948,590 (R 1,302) | R 124 | + 950% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,228,790 (R 1,426) | R 97 | + 1366% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,357,460 (R 600) | R 66 | + 807% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 376,946 (R 166) | R 19 | + 782% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 659,174 (R 291) | R 54 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 288,892 (R 128) | R 30 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,047,490 (R 463) | R 92 | + 402% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 491,160 (R 217) | R 28 | + 668% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 238,061 (R 105) | R 33 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R 31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R 151 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 398,890 (R 176) | R 29 | + 505% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 137,390 (R 61) | R 17 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 712% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 712% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 585,912,000 (R 258,771) | R 24,837 | + 942% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 196,773,000 (R 86,906) | R 15,926 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 51,769,300 (R 22,864) | R 2,484 | + 820% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 387,087,000 (R 170,959) | R 19,777 | + 764% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 170,153,000 (R 75,149) | R 11,550 | + 551% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (R 10,644) | R 803 | + 1226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,763,940 (R 1,221) | R 559 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (R 64,156) | R 5,617 | + 1042% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (R 55,918) | R 1,896 | + 2849% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,778,530 (R 785) | R 125 | + 528% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,154,180 (R 510) | R 58 | + 776% | |
| Clothes | + 918% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 918% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 14,268,400 (R 6,302) | R 887 | + 610% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 19,271,200 (R 8,511) | R 809 | + 952% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 57,149,100 (R 25,240) | R 1,853 | + 1262% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 31,926,700 (R 14,101) | R 1,334 | + 957% | |
| Transportation | + 600% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 600% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (R 8,977,601) | R 393,073 | + 2184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 29,257 (R 13) | R 23 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,249,080 (R 1,877) | R 683 | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3,234,500 (R 1,429) | R 135 | + 962% | |
| Personal Care | + 510% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 510% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 695,681 (R 307) | R 78 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 812,414 (R 359) | R 184 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (R 2,208) | R 655 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 670,671 (R 296) | R 56 | + 429% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,290,920 (R 570) | R 40 | + 1337% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 877,315 (R 387) | R 65 | + 500% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (R 318) | R 39 | + 720% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 671,542 (R 297) | R 27 | + 979% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,507,470 (R 666) | R 209 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 583% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 583% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tehran | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,617,060 (R 2,039) | R 441 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,301,780 (R 575) | R 220 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,256,230 (R 4,088) | R 1,050 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 12,775,000 (R 5,642) | R 791 | + 614% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R 87 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 935,941 (R 413) | R 43 | + 866% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R 43 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 315,938,000 (R 139,535) | R 9,948 | + 1303% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 22,160 (R 10) | R 2.99 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 14,288,400 (R 6,311) | R 553 | + 1042% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,682,670 (R 743) | R 58 | + 1180% | |
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TOTAL | + 648% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 530 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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