Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Iran 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Iran is 54.9% lower than in Spain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Iran is 57.6% lower than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Iran are 65.3% lower than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Iran are 70.6% lower than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Iran are 58.3% lower than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Iran is 70.6% lower than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 € (17.39 $) |
3.02 € (3.50 $) |
-79.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
50.00 € (57.98 $) |
15.52 € (18.00 $) |
-69.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
9.65 € (11.19 $) |
3.45 € (4.00 $) |
-64.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3.00 € (3.48 $) |
0.65 € (0.75 $) |
-78.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.50 € (4.06 $) |
0.95 € (1.10 $) |
-72.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.05 € (2.38 $) |
0.98 € (1.14 $) |
-52.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.20 € (2.55 $) |
0.50 € (0.58 $) |
-77.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.61 € (1.87 $) |
0.80 € (0.93 $) |
-50.3 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.04 € (1.21 $) |
0.54 € (0.63 $) |
-48.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.21 € (1.41 $) |
0.39 € (0.45 $) |
-68.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.64 € (0.74 $) |
0.85 € (0.98 $) |
+32.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.71 € (3.14 $) |
0.96 € (1.11 $) |
-64.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.60 € (6.49 $) |
1.55 € (1.79 $) |
-72.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.34 € (3.87 $) |
1.12 € (1.30 $) |
-66.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
6.21 € (7.20 $) |
3.67 € (4.25 $) |
-40.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.97 € (1.13 $) |
0.35 € (0.41 $) |
-63.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.81 € (0.94 $) |
0.56 € (0.65 $) |
-30.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.82 € (0.96 $) |
0.35 € (0.41 $) |
-57.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.02 € (1.19 $) |
0.23 € (0.27 $) |
-77.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.71 € (0.83 $) |
0.21 € (0.24 $) |
-70.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.78 € (0.90 $) |
0.20 € (0.23 $) |
-74.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.14 € (1.33 $) |
0.47 € (0.55 $) |
-58.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.67 € (0.78 $) |
0.22 € (0.26 $) |
-67.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.00 € (5.80 $) |
0.71 € (0.82 $) |
-85.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.12 € (1.29 $) |
0.46 € (0.54 $) |
-58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.86 € (2.16 $) |
1.20 € (1.39 $) |
-35.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5.60 € (6.49 $) |
1.90 € (2.20 $) |
-66.1 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 € (1.74 $) |
0.17 € (0.20 $) |
-88.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
30.00 € (34.79 $) |
8.62 € (10.00 $) |
-71.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.60 € (4.17 $) |
0.43 € (0.50 $) |
-88.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.09 € (2.43 $) |
0.42 € (0.48 $) |
-80.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
23.04 € (26.72 $) |
2.16 € (2.50 $) |
-90.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.52 € (1.77 $) |
0.61 € (0.70 $) |
-60.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
31,500.00 € (36,527.58 $) |
56,053.53 € (65,000.00 $) |
+77.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,092.74 € (31,416.90 $) |
48,401.58 € (56,126.76 $) |
+78.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
131.66 € (152.68 $) |
12.73 € (14.76 $) |
-90.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.55 € (19.19 $) |
1.88 € (2.18 $) |
-88.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
29.01 € (33.64 $) |
6.24 € (7.24 $) |
-78.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
40.62 € (47.11 $) |
14.65 € (16.99 $) |
-63.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
13.62 € (15.79 $) |
10.05 € (11.65 $) |
-26.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.00 € (9.28 $) |
1.29 € (1.50 $) |
-83.8 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
478.55 € (554.93 $) |
82.84 € (96.06 $) |
-82.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
8,972.65 € (10,404.74 $) |
1,146.31 € (1,329.27 $) |
-87.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
75.82 € (87.93 $) |
21.49 € (24.92 $) |
-71.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
32.13 € (37.26 $) |
25.09 € (29.10 $) |
-21.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
78.92 € (91.51 $) |
90.59 € (105.04 $) |
+14.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
92.62 € (107.40 $) |
55.14 € (63.94 $) |
-40.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
881.28 € (1,021.94 $) |
258.32 € (299.55 $) |
-70.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
706.29 € (819.02 $) |
181.59 € (210.57 $) |
-74.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,387.85 € (1,609.36 $) |
589.07 € (683.09 $) |
-57.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,070.80 € (1,241.70 $) |
374.04 € (433.74 $) |
-65.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
338.62 € (392.67 $) |
89.98 € (104.34 $) |
-73.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
217.50 € (252.22 $) |
51.73 € (59.99 $) |
-76.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Iran Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,763.74 € (2,045.25 $) |
219.64 € (254.70 $) |
-87.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.47 | 23.00 | +563.3 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 27 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2073 | 289 |
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