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Cost of Living in Arāk

Arāk, Markazī, Iran · Population 520,944

▲ +0% vs Iran average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼16,912,180 ($403)
Couple, monthly﷼30,434,800 ($725)
Family of four, monthly﷼39,762,359 ($947)

Estimated Prices in Arāk

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼166,950 ($3.98)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼667,800 ($15.90)per meal
Cappuccino﷼50,085 ($1.19)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼3,784,200 ($90.10)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼612,150 ($14.58)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼1,613,850 ($38.43)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼467,460 ($11.13)per month
Fitness club membership﷼467,460 ($11.13)per month
Cinema ticket﷼122,430 ($2.92)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼8,311,883 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼5,782,180 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼17,346,539 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Arāk is ﷼13,356,000 ($318) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼16,912,180 ($403) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼21,985,834 ($523) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼5,782,180 ($138)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Karahrūd

6 km away · Markazī

Senjān

8 km away · Markazī

Mahājerān-e Kamar

25 km away · Markazī

Shāzand

32 km away · Markazī

Āshtīān

55 km away · Markazī

Khomeyn

62 km away · Markazī

Maḩallāt

73 km away · Markazī

Tafresh

73 km away · Markazī

Other Major Cities in Iran

Tehran

Tehrān · pop. 14,148,000

﷼21,112,571 ($503) / mo

Mashhad

Khorāsān-e Raẕavī · pop. 3,317,381

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Eşfahān

Eşfahān · pop. 2,219,343

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Karaj

Alborz · pop. 1,973,470

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Shīrāz

Fārs · pop. 1,565,572

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Tabrīz

Āz̄arbāyjān-e Sharqī · pop. 1,558,693

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Ahvāz

Khūzestān · pop. 1,325,000

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Qom

Qom · pop. 1,201,158

﷼18,302,721 ($436) / mo

Living in Arāk

Arāk is one of the key cities in Iran. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼16,912,180 ($403), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼5,782,180 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼39,762,359 ($947) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼30,434,800 ($725) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Arāk is ﷼13,356,000 ($318). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼21,985,834 ($523) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arāk expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼16,912,180 ($403) per month in Arāk including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Iran.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Arāk?
A net salary of around ﷼21,985,834 ($523) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Arāk with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Arāk is ﷼13,356,000 ($318).
How much is rent in Arāk?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼8,311,883 ($198) per month in the city centre and ﷼5,782,180 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼17,346,539 ($413).
Is Arāk cheaper than Iran on average?
No — Arāk is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Iran average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Arāk?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼3,784,200 ($90) in Arāk. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼166,950 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼50,085 ($1).
How do transport costs in Arāk compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Arāk is estimated at ﷼612,150 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Arāk are estimates based on Iran national averages adjusted for city size (population 520,944). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.