Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tehran vs ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Astana

Astana is 1.8% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tehran ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Astana Difference
Cost of Living 16.9 17.2 +1.8%
Rent 10.5 13.5 +28.6%
Groceries 25.1 39.3 +56.6%
Restaurants 18.3 39.0 +113.1%
Purchasing Power 23.4 68.2 +191.5%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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