Iran vs Iran · 158 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallIran
single / month
| Expense | Qā’em Shahr | Tehran | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.75 | $4.88 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.00 | $19.50 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.46 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.00 | $111 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.75 | $17.88 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.25 | $47.13 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.50 | $13.65 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Fitness club membership | $10.50 | $13.65 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Cinema ticket | $2.75 | $3.58 | Qā’em Shahr |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $255 | Qā’em Shahr |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $178 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $533 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Total single-person budget | $378 | $503 | Qā’em Shahr |
| Average net salary | $300 | $390 |
Qā’em Shahr is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Qā’em Shahr runs about $378 versus $503 in Tehran — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Qā’em Shahr 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 Qā’em Shahr · Full cost of living in Tehran