Iran vs Iran · 742 km apart
Iran
single / month
Cheaper overallIran
single / month
| Expense | Mashhad | Tehran | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.28 | $4.88 | Mashhad |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.10 | $19.50 | Mashhad |
| Cappuccino | $1.28 | $1.46 | Mashhad |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $96.90 | $111 | Mashhad |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.68 | $17.88 | Mashhad |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.33 | $47.13 | Mashhad |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.97 | $13.65 | Mashhad |
| Fitness club membership | $11.97 | $13.65 | Mashhad |
| Cinema ticket | $3.14 | $3.58 | Mashhad |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $217 | $255 | Mashhad |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $151 | $178 | Mashhad |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $452 | $533 | Mashhad |
| Total single-person budget | $436 | $503 | Mashhad |
| Average net salary | $342 | $390 |
Mashhad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mashhad runs about $436 versus $503 in Tehran — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Mashhad 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 Mashhad · Full cost of living in Tehran