In Tehran, Iran, a family of four typically needs around $2203 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $797 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Tehran is 26% cheaper overall.
Tehran is 69% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Tehran is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.
Tehran tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The cost of living in Tehran is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which can be significant. This can create financial pressure for those on a tighter budget.
Food costs in Tehran are 25% lower compared to the European benchmark. This makes dining more accessible for residents.
Public transport in Tehran is 46% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability makes it a viable option for daily commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.29 $ |
| Dinner | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.51 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.91 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 120 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 19.9 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 10 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 15 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 6.91 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 447 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,007 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,38 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,515 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 266 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.58% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.51 $ |
| Haircut | 33.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,838 $ |