Shiraz ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Iran on cost — $401 a month in essentials, 42% above Tabriz, the cheapest. The average net salary of $233 covers that 0.6×. 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 23.3 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Jul 32°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $221 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $291 |
| Groceries | $57 |
| Dining out | $78 |
| Utilities | $41 |
| Local transport | $4 |
| Essentials / mo | $401 |
| Avg net salary | $233 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $321 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $536 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Shiraz, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $12.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.07 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.68 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.69 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.43 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.93 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.20 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $2.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.09 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.57 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.56 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.54 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.19 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.10 |
| Monthly transit pass | $3.00 |
| Taxi start | $0.40 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.20 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $23.88 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.00 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $2.02 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $18.60 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Shiraz has 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 4th-highest of 8 Iran cities we track. Iran's national figure is 103.8, so Shiraz runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7°C | 4.6°C | 57% | 32% | 61 mm |
| Feb | 9.6°C | 6.9°C | 58% | 33% | 65 mm |
| Mar | 13.3°C | 10.9°C | 52% | 34% | 73 mm |
| Apr | 18.1°C | 16.3°C | 45% | 35% | 32 mm |
| May | 24.1°C | 22.2°C | 31% | 25% | 14 mm |
| Jun | 30.1°C | 27.7°C | 18% | 7% | 0 mm |
| Jul | 31.6°C | 30.1°C | 22% | 13% | 6 mm |
| Aug | 30.3°C | 28.6°C | 22% | 11% | 3 mm |
| Sep | 27.2°C | 25.2°C | 24% | 8% | 1 mm |
| Oct | 21.3°C | 18.9°C | 30% | 14% | 8 mm |
| Nov | 14°C | 11.7°C | 51% | 31% | 41 mm |
| Dec | 9.6°C | 6.9°C | 57% | 32% | 43 mm |
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