Iran vs Iran · 500 km apart
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Cheaper overallIran
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| Expense | Malekān | Tehran | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.38 | $4.88 | Malekān |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.50 | $19.50 | Malekān |
| Cappuccino | $1.01 | $1.46 | Malekān |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $76.50 | $111 | Malekān |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.38 | $17.88 | Malekān |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $32.63 | $47.13 | Malekān |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.45 | $13.65 | Malekān |
| Fitness club membership | $9.45 | $13.65 | Malekān |
| Cinema ticket | $2.48 | $3.58 | Malekān |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $255 | Malekān |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $178 | Malekān |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $337 | $533 | Malekān |
| Total single-person budget | $337 | $503 | Malekān |
| Average net salary | $270 | $390 |
Malekān is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Malekān runs about $337 versus $503 in Tehran — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Malekān leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Malekān · Full cost of living in Tehran