What is the cost of living in Tehran?

The cost of living in Tehran is 83.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.6). Groceries are 74.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 81.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IRR 584,314,946 per month. Local purchasing power index is 23.4 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇷 Iran · #529 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Tehran?

Q: Should I move to Tehran?

Tehran, Iran has a cost of living 83.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.6). It is ranked #529 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 23.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

83.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-83.4%

vs NYC

IRR 584,314,946

1-BR, city centre

23.4

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Tehran

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

16.6 Very affordable

Rent

10.5 Very affordable

Groceries

25.1 Very affordable

Restaurants

18.3 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

23.4 Very weak

Rent in Tehran

1-BR, city centre IRR 584,314,946/mo

1-BR, outside centre IRR 366,528,824/mo

3-BR, city centre IRR 1,313,253,059/mo

3-BR, outside centre IRR 870,100,870/mo

Save by going outside centre 37% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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