Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 344% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 266% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 266% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Tehran | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2,571,270 (246 zł) | 73 zł | + 239% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 3,472,620 (332 zł) | 44 zł | + 648% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1,258,110 (120 zł) | 30 zł | + 305% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 401,055 (38 zł) | 6 zł | + 496% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 627,229 (60 zł) | 22 zł | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 319,257 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1,531,860 (147 zł) | 33 zł | + 350% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 510,910 (49 zł) | 7 zł | + 623% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 231,079 (22 zł) | 5.54 zł | + 299% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6 zł | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 70 zł | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 393,483 (38 zł) | 12 zł | + 216% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 204,538 (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 156% | |
Housing | + 343% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 343% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Tehran | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 585,912,000 (56,051 zł) | 10,698 zł | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 196,410,000 (18,789 zł) | 7,781 zł | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 96,234,200 (9,206 zł) | 1,650 zł | + 458% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 387,087,000 (37,030 zł) | 6,135 zł | + 504% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 170,153,000 (16,278 zł) | 4,684 zł | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 24,099,600 (2,305 zł) | 1,164 zł | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 3,007,970 (288 zł) | 87 zł | + 232% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 145,263,000 (13,896 zł) | 2,210 zł | + 529% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 126,611,000 (12,112 zł) | 831 zł | + 1357% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 1,778,530 (170 zł) | 63 zł | + 169% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,190,870 (114 zł) | 125 zł | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 732% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 732% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16,626,200 (1,591 zł) | 405 zł | + 293% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 20,632,700 (1,974 zł) | 184 zł | + 974% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 51,012,800 (4,880 zł) | 416 zł | + 1073% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 48,254,300 (4,616 zł) | 606 zł | + 661% | |
Transportation | + 374% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 374% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 (1,944,583 zł) | 144,634 zł | + 1244% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,026 (2.87 zł) | 7 zł | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 2,934,090 (281 zł) | 187 zł | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 3,191,550 (305 zł) | 35 zł | + 769% | |
Personal Care | + 171% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 171% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Tehran | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 695,681 (67 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 812,414 (78 zł) | 90 zł | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (478 zł) | 350 zł | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 670,671 (64 zł) | 30 zł | + 113% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 1,452,150 (139 zł) | 28 zł | + 397% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 889,275 (85 zł) | 17 zł | + 390% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 718,978 (69 zł) | 17 zł | + 299% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 768,995 (74 zł) | 15 zł | + 388% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,780,680 (170 zł) | 130 zł | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 382% | |||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 382% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Tehran | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 4,864,460 (465 zł) | 200 zł | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,068,360 (102 zł) | 74 zł | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 9,250,740 (885 zł) | 483 zł | + 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 14,300,000 (1,368 zł) | 266 zł | + 415% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 54 zł | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 935,941 (90 zł) | 19 zł | + 371% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 27 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 441,328,000 (42,219 zł) | 2,852 zł | + 1380% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 27,660 (2.65 zł) | 1.12 zł | + 136% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 12,388,300 (1,185 zł) | 216 zł | + 450% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1,683,810 (161 zł) | 24 zł | + 565% | |
TOTAL | + 344% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,801 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2024.
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