Iran vs Iran · 400 km apart
Iran
single / month
Cheaper overallIran
single / month
| Expense | Sanandaj | Tehran | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.98 | $4.88 | Sanandaj |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.90 | $19.50 | Sanandaj |
| Cappuccino | $1.19 | $1.46 | Sanandaj |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $90.10 | $111 | Sanandaj |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.58 | $17.88 | Sanandaj |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $38.43 | $47.13 | Sanandaj |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.13 | $13.65 | Sanandaj |
| Fitness club membership | $11.13 | $13.65 | Sanandaj |
| Cinema ticket | $2.92 | $3.58 | Sanandaj |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $255 | Sanandaj |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $178 | Sanandaj |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $533 | Sanandaj |
| Total single-person budget | $403 | $503 | Sanandaj |
| Average net salary | $318 | $390 |
Sanandaj is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sanandaj runs about $403 versus $503 in Tehran — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj · Full cost of living in Tehran