Cheapest priced cityTabriz$283 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTehran$428 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$201across 3 priced cities
Tabriz vs the worldCheaper than 518 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa on arrival for most nationalities (30 days, extendable) — but NOT for US, UK or Canadian passports, which need a visa in advance plus a licensed guide for the whole stay. Since February 2026 most Western airlines have suspended Iran and the Tehran FIR has closed repeatedly, so an entry rule is not a working route.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Tabriz | $283 | 103.8 province | $120 | $150 | $63 | $68 | $20 | $12 | $233 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiraz | $401 | 103.1 province | $221 | $291 | $57 | $78 | $41 | $4 | $233 |
| Tehran | $428 | 98.6 province | $261 | $422 | $70 | $76 | $17 | $4 | $221 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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