Cost of Living Comparison Between Iran and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 119.9% higher than in Iran (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 134.7% higher than in Iran | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 188.8% higher than in Iran | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 232.8% higher than in Iran | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 140.1% higher than in Iran | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 242.7% higher than in Iran | |
Restaurants | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (3.03 €) |
16.38 $ (14.16 €) |
+368.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
18.00 $ (15.56 €) |
57.85 $ (50.00 €) |
+221.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
4.00 $ (3.46 €) |
11.05 $ (9.55 €) |
+176.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
0.75 $ (0.65 €) |
3.47 $ (3.00 €) |
+362.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.10 $ (0.95 €) |
4.05 $ (3.50 €) |
+269.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.14 $ (0.98 €) |
2.37 $ (2.05 €) |
+108.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.58 $ (0.50 €) |
2.55 $ (2.20 €) |
+340.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.93 $ (0.80 €) |
1.87 $ (1.61 €) |
+100.9 % |
Markets | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.63 $ (0.54 €) |
1.21 $ (1.04 €) |
+93.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.45 $ (0.39 €) |
1.40 $ (1.21 €) |
+213.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.97 $ (0.84 €) |
0.74 $ (0.64 €) |
-23.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.11 $ (0.96 €) |
3.12 $ (2.69 €) |
+180.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.83 $ (1.58 €) |
6.49 $ (5.61 €) |
+254.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.30 $ (1.12 €) |
3.86 $ (3.34 €) |
+198.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4.23 $ (3.66 €) |
7.21 $ (6.23 €) |
+70.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.40 $ (0.35 €) |
1.12 $ (0.97 €) |
+178.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.65 $ (0.56 €) |
0.94 $ (0.81 €) |
+43.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.40 $ (0.35 €) |
0.95 $ (0.82 €) |
+134.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.27 $ (0.23 €) |
1.18 $ (1.02 €) |
+338.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.24 $ (0.21 €) |
0.82 $ (0.71 €) |
+238.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.23 $ (0.20 €) |
0.90 $ (0.78 €) |
+288.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.56 $ (0.49 €) |
1.32 $ (1.14 €) |
+133.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.26 $ (0.22 €) |
0.77 $ (0.67 €) |
+202.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
0.80 $ (0.69 €) |
5.78 $ (5.00 €) |
+623.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.54 $ (0.47 €) |
1.29 $ (1.11 €) |
+137.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.38 $ (1.20 €) |
2.15 $ (1.86 €) |
+55.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.10 $ (1.82 €) |
6.45 $ (5.57 €) |
+207.1 % |
Transportation | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.20 $ (0.17 €) |
1.74 $ (1.50 €) |
+767.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
10.00 $ (8.64 €) |
34.71 $ (30.00 €) |
+247.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
0.50 $ (0.43 €) |
4.51 $ (3.90 €) |
+802.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
0.48 $ (0.42 €) |
2.42 $ (2.09 €) |
+401.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
2.44 $ (2.11 €) |
26.61 $ (23.00 €) |
+991.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.70 $ (0.61 €) |
1.78 $ (1.54 €) |
+153.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
65,500.00 $ (56,614.66 €) |
38,601.44 $ (33,365.00 €) |
-41.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
57,080.98 $ (49,337.72 €) |
31,344.79 $ (27,092.74 €) |
-45.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
15.14 $ (13.08 €) |
151.54 $ (130.99 €) |
+901.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
2.19 $ (1.90 €) |
19.11 $ (16.52 €) |
+771.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
7.49 $ (6.47 €) |
33.56 $ (29.01 €) |
+348.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
16.79 $ (14.52 €) |
46.92 $ (40.55 €) |
+179.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
11.68 $ (10.09 €) |
15.72 $ (13.59 €) |
+34.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
1.50 $ (1.30 €) |
9.26 $ (8.00 €) |
+517.0 % |
Childcare | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
94.66 $ (81.82 €) |
524.42 $ (453.28 €) |
+454.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,281.19 $ (1,107.39 €) |
10,162.83 $ (8,784.20 €) |
+693.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
24.44 $ (21.13 €) |
87.39 $ (75.53 €) |
+257.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
28.70 $ (24.80 €) |
37.12 $ (32.09 €) |
+29.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.22 $ (91.81 €) |
91.15 $ (78.79 €) |
-14.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
64.56 $ (55.80 €) |
106.61 $ (92.15 €) |
+65.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
297.30 $ (256.97 €) |
1,014.91 $ (877.23 €) |
+241.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
207.84 $ (179.65 €) |
813.21 $ (702.90 €) |
+291.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
677.80 $ (585.85 €) |
1,598.18 $ (1,381.38 €) |
+135.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
429.58 $ (371.31 €) |
1,230.28 $ (1,063.39 €) |
+186.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
103.75 $ (89.68 €) |
391.03 $ (337.98 €) |
+276.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
59.87 $ (51.75 €) |
251.49 $ (217.38 €) |
+320.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Iran Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
252.81 $ (218.52 €) |
2,033.52 $ (1,757.66 €) |
+704.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 23.00 | 3.48 | -84.9 % |
| Last update: | 5 November 2025 | 8 November 2025 | |
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