🇮🇷Cost of Living in Tehran

Iran · Population: 9,000,000 · Cost Index: 25/100

Cost of Living in Tehran

Iran · Asia

Tehran is the sprawling capital of Iran, home to nearly nine million people and set against the backdrop of the Alborz mountain range. The city features grand bazaars, palaces, and a vibrant arts scene, though international sanctions have significantly impacted its economy.

9,000,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $600 (single person, excluding rent)

Estimated monthly budget in Tehran

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$600

per month

Couple

$900

per month

Family of 4

$1,260

per month

Student

$450

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Tehran, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $395.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$350.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$200.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$650.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$380.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.26

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$3.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$15.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$4.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.00

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.25

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.50

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.50

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.50

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.00

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.80

Transportation

Avg: $1.81

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$8.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.15

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.50

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.30

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.10

Utilities

Avg: $11.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apt)(per month)

$20.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$5.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$8.00

Healthcare

Avg: $9.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$10.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$15.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$3.00

Entertainment

Avg: $5.38

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$15.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$2.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $32.67

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$30.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$18.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$50.00

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Frequently asked questions about Tehran

Is Tehran expensive to live in?

Tehran has a cost of living index of 25 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. This makes it one of the more affordable cities we track.

How much money do you need to live in Tehran?

A single person needs an estimated $600 per month to live in Tehran, covering rent, food, transport and other essentials. A family or a more comfortable lifestyle will cost more.

What is the cost of living index in Tehran?

Tehran's cost of living index is 25 out of 100. The index is relative to New York City (100), so a score of 50 means overall costs are roughly half those of New York.

What is quality of life like in Tehran?

Tehran scores 42 out of 100 for quality of life and 50 out of 100 for safety in our index.