Summary of cost of living in Iran: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,479.4$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 413.2$ without rent. Cost of living in Iran is, on average, 55.7% lower than in United States.
Officially, the price of the two main popular types of traditional bread in Iran is 6500 rials for a loaf of Barbari and 8000 rials for a stone-baked Sangak bread. That is around 50-60 cents.
Average Daily Costs
While meal prices in Iran can vary, the average cost of food in Iran is ﷼343,604 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Iran should cost around ﷼137,442 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.
An average Pizza in Iran may cost 4$ to 8$ (200000 Rials to 400000 Rials).
The price of 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk in Tehran is ﷼ 298,106.
Best places for shopping in Iran
Shopping malls are typical like any other country, with only Iranian brands and fixed price tags. Street shopping isn't impressive – the prices were lower, and the quality was the lowest. Most prices were lower than what we found in India, especially clothes.
Among the cheapest things to buy in Iran as a Persian handicraft, one can mention pottery and ceramics. Persian artists shape the precious soil into exquisite artworks that would be unique souvenirs from Iran.
According to the Central Bank's report, in October 2021 the average cost of a single residential unit stood at less than 2 billion tomans, or $66,556. Just 15 percent of all properties sold in Tehran that month were priced above 6 billion tomans, or close to $200,000.
While Iranians don't eat a great deal of red meat, lamb and chicken are often on the menu but balanced by other flavors. Persians believe that foods are hot or cold and meals should be carefully constructed to aid in digestion and overall health.
Iran: The price of octane-95 gasoline is 15000 Iranian Rial per liter. For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is 677619.98 Iranian Rial. The chart below shows the price of gasoline in the country relative to other countries. Use the drop menu to see the prices in gallons.
Summary of cost of living in Iran: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,481.9$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 414.2$ without rent. Cost of living in Iran is, on average, 55.6% lower than in United States.
The price of 12 eggs, large in Tehran is ﷼ 691,107
This average is based on 11 price points. At this point it is only a guess. Latest update: June 14, 2023.
1 USD = 42,262.5 IRR Jun 19, 2023 06:41 UTC
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Most of the country's exports are oil and gas, accounting for a majority of government revenue in 2010. However in March 2022, the Iranian parliament under new president Ebrahim Raisi decided to eliminate a major subsidy for importing food, medicines and animal feed, valued at $15 billion in FY2021.
you can wear jeans or trousers but you must not wear shorts in the Islamic republic. Of course, they are okay to wear in private places. T-shirts are fine but you are not allowed to wear sleeveless vests in Iran. Just stick to shirts and T-shirts.
Jeans: Tight jeans would be acceptable as long as a long shirt or cardigan covers the behind. However, wearing them in more religious towns in Iran is not advised. Leggings: They are very common in Iran, and they come in different colours.
Dress codes
Islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced. In any public place women must cover their heads with a headscarf, wear trousers (or a floor length skirt), and a long-sleeved tunic or coat that reaches to mid-thigh or knee. Men should wear long trousers and long-sleeve shirts.
One of the very basic questions tourists visiting Iran typically ask is whether they are allowed to drink alcohol in Iran or not. Shortly, alcohol is legally banned in Iran. Meaning that it is not allowed to produce or sell alcohol here. As a result, you will not find any liquid store, nightclub, or bar.
Since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, production, possession or distribution of any alcoholic beverages is illegal and punishable under Islamic law.