Cost of Living Comparison Between Pakistan and Iran Reverse

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Cost of Living in Iran is 10.3% higher than in Pakistan (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Iran is 22.4% higher than in Pakistan
Rent Prices in Iran are 110.0% higher than in Pakistan
Restaurant Prices in Iran are 16.9% lower than in Pakistan
Groceries Prices in Iran are 12.5% higher than in Pakistan
Local Purchasing Power in Iran is 10.8% higher than in Pakistan
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Restaurants
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 600.00 Rs.
(2.15 $)
836.75 Rs.
(3.00 $)
     +39.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 4,000.00 Rs.
(14.34 $)
4,462.66 Rs.
(16.00 $)
     +11.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 1,500.00 Rs.
(5.38 $)
1,115.66 Rs.
(4.00 $)
     -25.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 590.00 Rs.
(2.12 $)
251.02 Rs.
(0.90 $)
     -57.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1,300.00 Rs.
(4.66 $)
278.92 Rs.
(1.00 $)
     -78.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 559.54 Rs.
(2.01 $)
314.88 Rs.
(1.13 $)
     -43.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 104.55 Rs.
(0.37 $)
146.43 Rs.
(0.52 $)
     +40.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 62.90 Rs.
(0.23 $)
224.49 Rs.
(0.80 $)
     +256.9 %
Markets
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 227.06 Rs.
(0.81 $)
172.27 Rs.
(0.62 $)
     -24.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 154.98 Rs.
(0.56 $)
123.70 Rs.
(0.44 $)
     -20.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 152.59 Rs.
(0.55 $)
300.94 Rs.
(1.08 $)
     +97.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 333.85 Rs.
(1.20 $)
311.71 Rs.
(1.12 $)
     -6.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 732.74 Rs.
(2.63 $)
490.96 Rs.
(1.76 $)
     -33.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 368.39 Rs.
(1.32 $)
358.49 Rs.
(1.29 $)
     -2.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 592.11 Rs.
(2.12 $)
1,167.67 Rs.
(4.19 $)
     +97.2 %
Apples (1 lb) 141.86 Rs.
(0.51 $)
115.13 Rs.
(0.41 $)
     -18.8 %
Bananas (1 lb) 85.27 Rs.
(0.31 $)
182.70 Rs.
(0.66 $)
     +114.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) 109.19 Rs.
(0.39 $)
112.07 Rs.
(0.40 $)
     +2.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 66.32 Rs.
(0.24 $)
72.83 Rs.
(0.26 $)
     +9.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 45.81 Rs.
(0.16 $)
66.00 Rs.
(0.24 $)
     +44.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 56.32 Rs.
(0.20 $)
64.20 Rs.
(0.23 $)
     +14.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 109.04 Rs.
(0.39 $)
145.83 Rs.
(0.52 $)
     +33.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 106.51 Rs.
(0.38 $)
68.19 Rs.
(0.24 $)
     -36.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 543.92 Rs.
(1.95 $)
230.11 Rs.
(0.82 $)
     -57.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 318.56 Rs.
(1.14 $)
148.96 Rs.
(0.53 $)
     -53.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 607.80 Rs.
(2.18 $)
397.20 Rs.
(1.42 $)
     -34.7 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 600.00 Rs.
(2.15 $)
613.62 Rs.
(2.20 $)
     +2.3 %
Transportation
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 50.00 Rs.
(0.18 $)
55.78 Rs.
(0.20 $)
     +11.6 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 2,500.00 Rs.
(8.96 $)
2,789.16 Rs.
(10.00 $)
     +11.6 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 250.00 Rs.
(0.90 $)
139.46 Rs.
(0.50 $)
     -44.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 241.40 Rs.
(0.87 $)
134.66 Rs.
(0.48 $)
     -44.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 600.00 Rs.
(2.15 $)
767.02 Rs.
(2.75 $)
     +27.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 265.34 Rs.
(0.95 $)
119.73 Rs.
(0.43 $)
     -54.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 5,000,000.00 Rs.
(17,926.54 $)
16,734,965.76 Rs.
(60,000.00 $)
     +234.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 6,986,723.08 Rs.
(25,049.55 $)
14,981,491.37 Rs.
(53,713.25 $)
     +114.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 30,653.43 Rs.
(109.90 $)
4,021.46 Rs.
(14.42 $)
     -86.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 1,477.33 Rs.
(5.30 $)
651.63 Rs.
(2.34 $)
     -55.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 4,556.14 Rs.
(16.34 $)
1,892.63 Rs.
(6.79 $)
     -58.5 %
Sports And Leisure
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 4,116.50 Rs.
(14.76 $)
4,712.24 Rs.
(16.89 $)
     +14.5 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 2,651.74 Rs.
(9.51 $)
3,403.70 Rs.
(12.20 $)
     +28.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 1,200.00 Rs.
(4.30 $)
418.37 Rs.
(1.50 $)
     -65.1 %
Childcare
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 11,859.75 Rs.
(42.52 $)
24,923.16 Rs.
(89.36 $)
     +110.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 374,828.77 Rs.
(1,343.88 $)
366,781.09 Rs.
(1,315.02 $)
     -2.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 4,474.04 Rs.
(16.04 $)
6,657.16 Rs.
(23.87 $)
     +48.8 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 6,513.47 Rs.
(23.35 $)
7,995.33 Rs.
(28.67 $)
     +22.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 20,759.96 Rs.
(74.43 $)
28,602.43 Rs.
(102.55 $)
     +37.8 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 9,164.24 Rs.
(32.86 $)
16,943.06 Rs.
(60.75 $)
     +84.9 %
Rent Per Month
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 37,655.62 Rs.
(135.01 $)
77,866.37 Rs.
(279.17 $)
     +106.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 21,082.08 Rs.
(75.59 $)
51,295.20 Rs.
(183.91 $)
     +143.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 86,034.08 Rs.
(308.46 $)
175,501.83 Rs.
(629.23 $)
     +104.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 49,194.30 Rs.
(176.38 $)
102,663.92 Rs.
(368.08 $)
     +108.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 23,418.88 Rs.
(83.96 $)
26,315.80 Rs.
(94.35 $)
     +12.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 13,553.35 Rs.
(48.59 $)
15,657.89 Rs.
(56.14 $)
     +15.5 %
Salaries And Financing
Pakistan Edit Iran Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 51,675.88 Rs.
(185.27 $)
70,071.10 Rs.
(251.23 $)
     +35.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 15.54 22.78      +46.6 %
Last update: 21 April 202622 April 2026
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