Tehran, Tehrān, Iran · Population 14,148,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Iran average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ﷼204,750 ($4.88) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ﷼819,000 ($19.50) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ﷼61,425 ($1.46) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ﷼4,641,000 ($111) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ﷼750,750 ($17.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ﷼1,979,250 ($47.13) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ﷼573,300 ($13.65) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ﷼573,300 ($13.65) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ﷼150,150 ($3.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ﷼10,727,445 ($255) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ﷼7,462,571 ($178) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ﷼22,387,712 ($533) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Tehran is ﷼16,380,000 ($390) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼21,112,571 ($503) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼27,446,342 ($653) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼7,462,571 ($178)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.
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﷼16,912,180 ($403) / moTehran is the capital and one of the key cities in Iran. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼21,112,571 ($503), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼7,462,571 ($178) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼49,878,812 ($1,188) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼38,100,616 ($907) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Tehran is ﷼16,380,000 ($390). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼27,446,342 ($653) per month.