Capital city in Tehran Province, Iran

Cost of living in Tehran

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Tehran

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about ().

Prices in Tehran

Typical 2026 ranges in IRR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

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Prices in Iran are about 352% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

ExchangeRate-API open rates
World Bank: PPP conversion factor
Iran e-visa portal
UK FCDO travel advice: Iran

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