Cost of living in Tehran is 36% higher than in Naypyidaw (without rent).
Rent in Tehran is 3% cheaper than in Naypyidaw.
Cost of living including rent in Tehran is 16% higher than in Naypyidaw.
Food in Tehran is 25% more expensive than in Naypyidaw.
Transport in Tehran is 32% cheaper than in Naypyidaw.
| Tehran | Naypyidaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tehran | Naypyidaw | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.29 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 1.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.1 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.91 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 19.9 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.91 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 306 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ | 393 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 447 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,007 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,380 $ | 1,132 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,515 $ | 386 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 266 $ | 588 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.58 % | 10.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.51 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Haircut | 33.5 $ | 1.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 35.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,838 $ | 8,095 $ |