Cost of living in Tehran, Iran

Summary of cost of living in Tehran

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ [BM] 6,297,670,908 (﷼‎ 930,834,313)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ [BM] 4,440,931,640 (﷼‎ 656,396,883)
    • 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 Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
IRR IRRX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ﷼‎ 2,174,620 (﷼‎ [BM] 2,174,620)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ﷼‎ 2,092,470 (﷼‎ [BM] 2,092,470)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ﷼‎ 522,016 (﷼‎ [BM] 522,016)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ﷼‎ 246,617 (﷼‎ [BM] 246,617)
12 eggs, large ﷼‎ 427,704 (﷼‎ [BM] 427,704)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ﷼‎ 184,036 (﷼‎ [BM] 184,036)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ﷼‎ 1,199,940 (﷼‎ [BM] 1,199,940)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ﷼‎ 373,410 (﷼‎ [BM] 373,410)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ﷼‎ 226,062 (﷼‎ [BM] 226,062)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket - -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality - -
2 liters of coca-cola ﷼‎ 265,647 (﷼‎ [BM] 265,647)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ﷼‎ 170,158 (﷼‎ [BM] 170,158)
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Housing Update prices
IRR IRRX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ﷼‎ 714,171,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 714,171,000)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ﷼‎ 408,604,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 408,604,000)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ﷼‎ 34,985,600 (﷼‎ [BM] 34,985,600)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ﷼‎ 251,988,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 251,988,000)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ﷼‎ 158,371,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 158,371,000)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ﷼‎ 5,281,980 (﷼‎ [BM] 5,281,980)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ﷼‎ 1,910,540 (﷼‎ [BM] 1,910,540)
40” flat screen tv ﷼‎ 158,204,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 158,204,000)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 74,533,800 (﷼‎ [BM] 74,533,800)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ﷼‎ 763,598 (﷼‎ [BM] 763,598)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ﷼‎ 953,466 (﷼‎ [BM] 953,466)
Clothes Update prices
IRR IRRX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ﷼‎ 25,959,500 (﷼‎ [BM] 25,959,500)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ﷼‎ 13,545,900 (﷼‎ [BM] 13,545,900)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 60,995,900 (﷼‎ [BM] 60,995,900)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ﷼‎ 30,818,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 30,818,000)
Transportation Update prices
IRR IRRX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ﷼‎ 2,030,220,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 2,030,220,000)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ﷼‎ 32,159 (﷼‎ [BM] 32,159)
Monthly ticket public transport ﷼‎ 2,163,150 (﷼‎ [BM] 2,163,150)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ﷼‎ 1,350,340 (﷼‎ [BM] 1,350,340)
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Personal Care Update prices
IRR IRRX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 474,338 (﷼‎ [BM] 474,338)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ﷼‎ 640,091 (﷼‎ [BM] 640,091)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ﷼‎ 4,237,140 (﷼‎ [BM] 4,237,140)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ﷼‎ 295,437 (﷼‎ [BM] 295,437)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ﷼‎ 1,149,730 (﷼‎ [BM] 1,149,730)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ﷼‎ 984,610 (﷼‎ [BM] 984,610)
4 rolls of toilet paper ﷼‎ 524,829 (﷼‎ [BM] 524,829)
Tube of toothpaste ﷼‎ 595,284 (﷼‎ [BM] 595,284)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 1,229,460 (﷼‎ [BM] 1,229,460)
Entertainment Update prices
IRR IRRX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ﷼‎ 3,140,150 (﷼‎ [BM] 3,140,150)
2 tickets to the movies ﷼‎ 940,826 (﷼‎ [BM] 940,826)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ﷼‎ 5,076,390 (﷼‎ [BM] 5,076,390)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ﷼‎ 6,589,620 (﷼‎ [BM] 6,589,620)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club - -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 688,944 (﷼‎ [BM] 688,944)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) - -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ﷼‎ 360,102,000 (﷼‎ [BM] 360,102,000)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ﷼‎ 10,074 (﷼‎ [BM] 10,074)
1 month of gym membership in business district ﷼‎ 8,610,810 (﷼‎ [BM] 8,610,810)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ﷼‎ 852,649 (﷼‎ [BM] 852,649)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 689 prices entered by 73 different people.
Latest price update: March 30, 2023

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