🇮🇷 Iran · #514 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Tehran

Very affordable — cheaper than 5.9% of cities worldwide

Ranked #514 of 546 cities · More expensive than 5.9% of cities worldwide

Very affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Very affordable
Groceries
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Tehran

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom IRR 439,176,812/mo ≈ $320 IRR 329,382,609/mo ≈ $240 25%
3-Bedroom IRR 763,069,710/mo ≈ $556 IRR 572,302,283/mo ≈ $417 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
23.1 Very affordable
Rent
10.7 Very affordable
Groceries
24.9 Very affordable
Restaurants
16.1 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
23.4 Very weak

Living in Tehran: What to Expect

Tehran is very affordable by global standards (ranked #514 of 546 cities), cheaper than 5.9% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are very affordable, while dining out is very affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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