Cost of living in Tehran, Iran

Summary of cost of living in Tehran

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 970,563,260
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 496,072,884
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Tehran
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ﷼‎ 2,574,920
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ﷼‎ 3,159,770
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ﷼‎ 901,671
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ﷼‎ 336,523
12 eggs, large ﷼‎ 702,759
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ﷼‎ 233,753
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ﷼‎ 619,217
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ﷼‎ 427,097
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ﷼‎ 218,993
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola ﷼‎ 294,338
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ﷼‎ 171,702
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ﷼‎ 368,063,000
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ﷼‎ 260,049,000
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ﷼‎ 21,363,600
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ﷼‎ 525,196,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ﷼‎ 282,932,000
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ﷼‎ 17,640,400
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ﷼‎ 5,837,460
40” flat screen tv ﷼‎ 158,050,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 162,629,000
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ﷼‎ 2,831,440
Hourly rate for cleaning help ﷼‎ 1,057,590
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ﷼‎ 13,833,800
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ﷼‎ 17,686,800
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 52,551,900
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ﷼‎ 29,329,400
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ﷼‎ 25,548,600,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ﷼‎ 38,942
Monthly ticket public transport ﷼‎ 5,325,810
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ﷼‎ 1,591,210
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 310,666
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ﷼‎ 987,642
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ﷼‎ 5,000,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ﷼‎ 942,444
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ﷼‎ 1,118,040
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ﷼‎ 1,006,380
4 rolls of toilet paper ﷼‎ 1,130,560
Tube of toothpaste ﷼‎ 590,295
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 1,234,360
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ﷼‎ 3,402,580
2 tickets to the movies ﷼‎ 1,210,560
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ﷼‎ 9,978,220
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ﷼‎ 10,666,300
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 725,674
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ﷼‎ 171,792,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ﷼‎ 28,552
1 month of gym membership in business district ﷼‎ 17,628,400
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ﷼‎ 1,678,040
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 815 prices entered by 79 different people.
Latest price update: September 24, 2023

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