Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tehran vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chongqing

Chongqing is 2.4% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tehran ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chongqing Difference
Cost of Living 16.9 16.5 -2.4%
Rent 10.5 8.8 -16.2%
Groceries 25.1 36.2 +44.2%
Restaurants 18.3 19.8 +8.2%
Purchasing Power 23.4 111.3 +375.6%
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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