Cost of Living in Iran - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Iran
Address: IR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $319 (excluding rent), and $538 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $796 (excluding rent), and $1,208 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.40 $3.40

$1.94 $1.94

$7.77 $7.77

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$18.76 $18.76

$12.17 $12.17

$59.9 $59.9

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$3.92 $3.92

$2.94 $2.94

$4.90 $4.90

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.72 $0.72

$0.52 $0.52

$2.07 $2.07

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.06 $1.06

$0.98 $0.98

$2.31 $2.31

Cappuccino

$1.14 $1.14

$0.49 $0.49

$2.33 $2.33

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.59 $0.59

$0.38 $0.38

$1.98 $1.98

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.84 $0.84

$0.48 $0.48

$1.38 $1.38

Milk (1 liter)

$0.64 $0.64

$0.41 $0.41

$1.03 $1.03

White Bread (500g)

$0.52 $0.52

$0.21 $0.21

$1.04 $1.04

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.14 $2.14

$1.23 $1.23

$4.10 $4.10

Eggs

$1.14 $1.14

$0.61 $0.61

$1.82 $1.82

Local Cheese (1kg)

$3.69 $3.69

$1.99 $1.99

$9.93 $9.93

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.96 $2.96

$1.49 $1.49

$4.97 $4.97

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.17 $9.17

$5.83 $5.83

$12.63 $12.63

Apples (1kg)

$0.90 $0.90

$0.51 $0.51

$1.53 $1.53

Banana (1kg)

$1.47 $1.47

$1.02 $1.02

$2.43 $2.43

Oranges (1kg)

$0.94 $0.94

$0.52 $0.52

$2.09 $2.09

Tomato (1kg)

$0.60 $0.60

$0.31 $0.31

$1.02 $1.02

Potato (1kg)

$0.55 $0.55

$0.26 $0.26

$1.04 $1.04

Onion (1kg)

$0.48 $0.48

$0.29 $0.29

$0.97 $0.97

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.53 $0.53

$0.29 $0.29

$0.97 $0.97

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.26 $0.26

$0.16 $0.16

$0.52 $0.52

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$0.84 $0.84

$0.52 $0.52

$2.10 $2.10

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.58 $0.58

$0.31 $0.31

$1.03 $1.03

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.35 $1.35

$0.49 $0.49

$2.06 $2.06

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.04 $2.04

$1.53 $1.53

$4.07 $4.07

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.20 $0.20

$0.10 $0.10

$0.49 $0.49

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$10.18 $10.18

$5.09 $5.09

$20.36 $20.36

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.48 $0.48

$0.19 $0.19

$0.96 $0.96

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.29 $0.29

$0.19 $0.19

$0.48 $0.48

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.42 $2.42

$1.53 $1.53

$4.82 $4.82

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.73 $0.73

$0.37 $0.37

$0.93 $0.93

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$72.4K $72.4K

$50.0K $50.0K

$100.1K $100.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$58.8K $58.8K

$45.8K $45.8K

$81.3K $81.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$15.53 $15.53

$9.96 $9.96

$34.86 $34.86

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$2.20 $2.20

$1.01 $1.01

$4.44 $4.44

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$7.89 $7.89

$4.63 $4.63

$25.52 $25.52

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$17.13 $17.13

$7.86 $7.86

$39.28 $39.28

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$11.68 $11.68

$5.07 $5.07

$18.25 $18.25

Cinema Ticket

$1.51 $1.51

$1.01 $1.01

$2.44 $2.44

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$91.6 $91.6

$42.17 $42.17

$197 $197

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,285 $1,285

$503 $503

$4,222 $4,222

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$26.50 $26.50

$10.94 $10.94

$69.6 $69.6

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$30.69 $30.69

$9.81 $9.81

$88.3 $88.3

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$111 $111

$50.2 $50.2

$201 $201

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$67.6 $67.6

$30.44 $30.44

$122 $122

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$299 $299

$151 $151

$723 $723

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$218 $218

$102 $102

$509 $509

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$646 $646

$335 $335

$1,280 $1,280

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$420 $420

$200 $200

$899 $899

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,065 $1,065

$740 $740

$1,727 $1,727

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$613 $613

$404 $404

$988 $988

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$258 $258

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

22.87

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

By City in Iran

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abadan	231476	27	$313	$535	$914	$1,158	47.11	26.07
2	Abyek	60107	27	$330	$532	$706	$1,132	49.06	17.8
3	Ahvaz	1184788	28	$285	$559	$875	$1,149	52.41	19.7
4	Amol	225000	25	$251	$504	$694	$1,040	23.32	26.6
5	Andimeshk	135116	27	$320	$534	$885	$1,127	41.32	9.67
6	Arak	526200	21	$221	$433	$528	$879	213.54	73.38
7	Ardabil	482632	30	$356	$603	$1,003	$1,252	175.14	160.22
8	Babol	220000	21	$288	$410	$821	$1,073	14.82	95.29
9	Bandar Abbas	526648	29	$305	$574	$742	$1,210	163.09	27.71
10	Behbahan	122604	26	$269	$524	$740	$1,079	46.12	14.49
11	Birjand	203636	27	$311	$539	$739	$1,108	40.02	159.98
12	Bojnord	207196	27	$297	$526	$746	$1,109	65.38	40.12
13	Borujerd	234997	27	$351	$525	$842	$1,136	243.4	13.38
14	Bushehr	223504	25	$295	$499	$676	$1,052	165.74	59.02
15	Dezful	248380	27	$351	$526	$864	$1,139	242.68	15.26
16	Gonbad-e Kavus	151910	26	$296	$515	$818	$1,081	185.33	25.9
17	Gorgan	329536	29	$356	$584	$679	$1,327	161.51	74.32
18	Hamadan	526000	24	$334	$477	$864	$1,106	85.84	14.9
19	Isfahan	1961260	24	$274	$486	$652	$1,217	33.97	19.58
20	Karaj	1712000	27	$362	$530	$695	$1,462	119.14	56.72
21	Kashan	275904	26	$281	$524	$931	$1,204	70	13.29
22	Kelachay	12379	27	$274	$539	$863	$1,138	194.15	11.23
23	Kerman	537718	25	$313	$505	$719	$1,200	97.8	20.3
24	Kermanshah	946651	25	$246	$492	$615	$1,009	45.98	18.84
25	Khoy	198845	27	$361	$531	$743	$1,130	255.27	6.82
26	Kish	24819	26	$268	$526	$730	$1,122	141.39	26.25
27	Mahabad	208541	26	$300	$516	$853	$1,095	10.76	11.69
28	Malayer	170237	27	$354	$523	$879	$1,110	12.96	15.15
29	Mashhad	3001184	24	$314	$460	$775	$1,134	107.33	26.57
30	Masjed Soleyman	100497	27	$284	$519	$748	$1,127	123.58	18.31
31	Pardis	73363	26	$332	$508	$686	$1,079	257.88	20.27
32	Qazvin	402748	29	$328	$582	$689	$1,224	42.13	16.92
33	Qom	1075000	22	$241	$430	$675	$1,252	38.68	63.22
34	Rasht	679995	26	$313	$527	$799	$1,013	113.8	21.09
35	Sanandaj	412767	20	$259	$399	$702	$933	144.64	88.7
36	Sari	300000	28	$372	$566	$728	$1,091	129.19	59.21
37	Shahrekord	-	26	$272	$505	$666	$1,109	-	-
38	Shiraz	1565572	28	$303	$554	$764	$1,169	24.41	22.84
39	Sīrjān	199704	27	$345	$523	$884	$1,104	148.12	17.37
40	Tabriz	1558693	33	$497	$643	$1,190	$1,478	65.17	56.89
41	Tehran	8000000	35	$348	$710	$857	$1,557	67.9	45.32
42	Urmia	736224	22	$251	$441	$751	$1,022	16.79	28.49
43	Varamin	225628	28	$384	$546	$807	$1,180	28.4	49.05
44	Yazd	486152	25	$318	$508	$688	$1,046	473.14	192.39
45	Zabol	140000	25	$267	$510	$718	$1,055	40.02	23.64
46	Zanjan	386851	21	$282	$420	$719	$1,095	223.6	18.74

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Cost of Living in Iran - Frequently Asked Questions

Iran can offer meaningful value for different budgets, with a mix of affordable essentials and comfortable living options. Groceries, local meals, and public transport are often economical, while accommodation ranges from budget guesthouses to modest apartments in city centers. Travel between regions tends to be inexpensive when you choose trains or long-distance buses. Cost of Living in Iran varies by city and neighborhood, with metro areas offering more amenities at a modest premium. You can stretch a budget by cooking at home, shopping at local markets, and choosing public transit over taxis. Tip: plan around seasons and neighborhoods to maximize value.

Housing options range from compact studios in busy districts to quieter, family-friendly buildings on the city’s edge. Longer leases often unlock better rates, and negotiation is common. Food options are plentiful: markets, street stalls, and affordable local eateries offer variety and value; larger cities stock Western imports but at a premium. For transport, buses and rail links connect major routes, while bikes and walking are common in dense neighborhoods. Errands are manageable with a mix of local markets, grocery chains, and cash-based shops. Iran living cost varies by location and season; plan with a flexible budget. Tip: map two or three neighborhoods before you commit.

Quality of life depends on balancing culture, safety, and access to services with a neighborhood that matches your routine. Use a simple budgeting framework: fixed costs like housing and utilities, and variable costs for groceries, transit, and activities. Be mindful of seasonal shifts – summer heat, Ramadan patterns, and festival periods can change prices and availability. For a good neighborhood fit, look for proximity to markets, coffee spots with reliable Wi‑Fi, and easy transit links to your work or study spots. Embrace local life, learn a few phrases, and pick mixed-use districts with green spaces. Tip: test a few areas for a month to see how costs and vibes align.