We have had a few requests for prices of things in Iran so below are some of the costs of items and travel that we can remember in Iran as of April 2013;
Exchange rate: Australian $1 = Iranian Rial 37,500 (not 13,500 as most online exchanges quote)
- first class train trip from Tabriz to Tehran = $8
- 130km round trip taxi trip from Tabriz to Kandovan and 2 hour wait = $13
- 90 minute taxi ride from Matsuleh to Rasht = $12
- VIP bus from Tehran to Rasht (6 hours) = $7
- VIP bus from Rasht to Tabriz (11 hours) = $10.50
- taxi from centre of Tehran to International airport = $12.50
- return metro ticket Tehran = $0.10
- taxi from Tehran train station to central Tehran = $3
- 3 star hotel Tabriz = $12.50
- 2 star hotel Matsulah = $15
- 3 star hotel Tehran = $40
- Magnum type ice cream = $0.30
- proper coke small bottle = $0.40
- Iranian coke (yam yam) small bottle = $0.12
- water 600ml = $0.12
- large import beer (0%) =$0.35
- six pieces of baklava = $1.20
- one piece flat bread = $0.08
- chocolate milk = $0.45
- lamb kebab with rice = $2.90
- Dizi stew = $2.10
- eggplant stew = $2.90
- Ice cream per scoop =$0.55
- freshly baked biscuits (3) = $0.28
- two bananas = $0.85
- lamb chops at fancy restaurant (10 chops) = $8
- big packed of chips = $0.90
- pot of tea =$0.35
- proper brewed cup of coffee = $2.40
- date milk shake = $1.10
- samosa = $0.12
- train food and drink:
- 3 local beers (0%) and two fantas (small) = $1.05
- chicken kebab and yogurt = $2.10
- 4Gb SD card = $9
- entry fee to sightseeing attractions is about = $3 to $4
- Pecon car (second hand) = $1200
- basic apartment in a major city = $15,000 - 50,000
- average white collar salary = $300-500 per month
- blue collar salary (street sweeper) = $100-150 per month
1 comment:
Now I know why you choose these trips!!
Any thoughts of busing it home!
Gary
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