Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Iran Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Iran

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Australia is 227.8% more expensive than Iran without rent, and 328.6% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Australia is 223% more expensive than Iran without rent, and 251.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Australia
Iran
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$3.45 $3.45
362.90%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$18.34 $18.34
320.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$3.96 $3.96
143.94%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$0.68 $0.68
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$1.07 $1.07
-
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$1.18 $1.18
202.54%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.55 $0.55
380.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.91 $0.91
143.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
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-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
-
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๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Australia
Iran
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.61 $0.61
145.90%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.52 $0.52
365.38%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$2.06 $2.06
-1.94%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.14 $1.14
284.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$3.66 $3.66
142.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$3 $3
175.33%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$9.16 $9.16
54.37%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$0.86 $0.86
276.74%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.44 $1.44
86.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$0.93 $0.93
207.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$0.57 $0.57
645.61%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.5 $0.5
410.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$0.52 $0.52
321.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.53 $0.53
322.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.26 $0.26
503.85%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
-
$0.83 $0.83
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$0.59 $0.59
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$1.36 $1.36
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$1.94 $1.94
1516.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
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๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Australia
Iran
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.22 $0.22
1250.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$9.99 $9.99
881.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$0.48 $0.48
654.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$0.29 $0.29
527.59%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$2.43 $2.43
1454.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$0.73 $0.73
64.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$71.6K $71.6K
-59.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$56.8K $56.8K
-60.34%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Iran
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$15.73 $15.73
1044.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$2.14 $2.14
1125.70%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$7.74 $7.74
582.56%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Iran
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$17.57 $17.57
166.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$11.41 $11.41
43.47%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$1.48 $1.48
833.78%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Australia
Iran
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$92.4 $92.4
1629.87%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$1,290 $1,290
851.74%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Iran
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$26.34 $26.34
172.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$31.15 $31.15
65.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$110 $110
-7.99%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$65.7 $65.7
67.15%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Australia
Iran
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$292 $292
377.71%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$212 $212
422.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$666 $666
241.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$423 $423
319.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$1,131 $1,131
517.76%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$665 $665
668.30%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Australia
Iran
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$258 $258
1307.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
22.87
-72.23%

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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Iran: October 26, 2025

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