🇮🇷 Iran · #509 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Tehran

Very affordable — cheaper than 5.4% of cities worldwide

Ranked #509 of 538 cities · More expensive than 5.4% 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 390,419,710/mo ≈ $296 IRR 292,814,783/mo ≈ $222 25%
3-Bedroom IRR 679,277,536/mo ≈ $515 IRR 509,458,152/mo ≈ $386 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
22.7 Very affordable
Rent
9.9 Very affordable
Groceries
23.0 Very affordable
Restaurants
16.0 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
24.3 Very weak

Living in Tehran: What to Expect

Tehran is very affordable by global standards (ranked #509 of 538 cities), cheaper than 5.4% 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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