Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 968% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico)
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| Food | + 602% | |||
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| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 602% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,571,270 (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 221 | + 457% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,472,620 (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 155 | + 970% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,258,110 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 42 | + 1332% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 357,465 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 23 | + 655% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 627,229 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 34 | + 771% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 319,257 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 20 | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,531,860 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 72 | + 922% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 510,910 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 45 | + 439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 231,079 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 27 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 221 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 391,220 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 32 | + 490% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 204,538 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 15 | + 563% | |
| Housing | + 1711% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 1711% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 585,912,000 (Mex$ 280,344) | Mex$ 10,294 | + 2623% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 196,410,000 (Mex$ 93,977) | Mex$ 5,825 | + 1513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 96,234,200 (Mex$ 46,046) | Mex$ 1,050 | + 4285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 387,087,000 (Mex$ 185,211) | Mex$ 9,113 | + 1932% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 170,153,000 (Mex$ 81,414) | Mex$ 4,815 | + 1591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (Mex$ 11,531) | Mex$ 949 | + 1115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 3,007,970 (Mex$ 1,439) | Mex$ 385 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (Mex$ 69,505) | Mex$ 7,405 | + 839% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (Mex$ 60,580) | Mex$ 2,537 | + 2288% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,778,530 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 93 | + 818% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,190,870 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 162 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 1246% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 1246% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,626,200 (Mex$ 7,955) | Mex$ 828 | + 860% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 20,632,700 (Mex$ 9,872) | Mex$ 734 | + 1245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 52,772,100 (Mex$ 25,250) | Mex$ 1,452 | + 1639% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48,254,300 (Mex$ 23,088) | Mex$ 1,437 | + 1507% | |
| Transportation | + 782% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 782% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (Mex$ 9,726,049) | Mex$ 270,605 | + 3494% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,026 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,934,090 (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 541 | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3,116,340 (Mex$ 1,491) | Mex$ 92 | + 1523% | |
| Personal Care | + 675% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 675% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 695,681 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 99 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 812,414 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 170 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Mex$ 2,392) | Mex$ 464 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 670,671 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 68 | + 373% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,452,150 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 42 | + 1540% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 889,275 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 61 | + 594% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 28 | + 1126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 671,542 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 30 | + 955% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,780,680 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 138 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 862% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 862% more expensive than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Tehran | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,864,460 (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 229 | + 917% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,068,360 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 116 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,250,740 (Mex$ 4,426) | Mex$ 574 | + 671% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14,300,000 (Mex$ 6,842) | Mex$ 686 | + 898% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 88 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 935,941 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 73 | + 511% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 441,328,000 (Mex$ 211,164) | Mex$ 12,081 | + 1648% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 27,660 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 473% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12,388,300 (Mex$ 5,927) | Mex$ 663 | + 794% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,683,810 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 62 | + 1203% | |
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TOTAL | + 968% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 430 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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