Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Iran
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Economic & Living Costs in Iran
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
2-7.5 $
Avg: 4.75 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
10.6-30 $
Avg: 20.3 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
3-5 $
Avg: 4 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.5-2 $
Avg: 1.25 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
150-530 $
Avg: 340 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
100-420 $
Avg: 260 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
327-1092.34 $
Avg: 709.67 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
200-800 $
Avg: 500 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.1-0.5 $
Avg: 0.3 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
1.5-4.5 $
Avg: 3 $
Monthly Transport Pass
4.35-20 $
Avg: 12.17 $
Gasoline (1L)
0.03-1 $
Avg: 0.51 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
10-30 $
Avg: 20 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
4-15 $
Avg: 9.5 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
1-5 $
Avg: 3 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.4-1 $
Avg: 0.7 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.2-1 $
Avg: 0.6 $
Eggs (12)
0.6-1.8 $
Avg: 1.2 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
2-8.2 $
Avg: 5.1 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
8-30 $
Avg: 19 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
5-18 $
Avg: 11.5 $
Cinema Ticket
1-2 $
Avg: 1.5 $
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
41.67-200 $
Avg: 120.83 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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