Tabriz, Iran

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Cost of living in Tabriz

Real monthly costs in Tabriz, Iran — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Tabriz is the cheapest of Iran's 3 priced cities — $283 a month in essentials, 34% below Tehran at $428. The average net salary of $233 covers that 0.8×. 103.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 12 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Jul 26°C.

Essentials / mo$283rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women103.8ages 20–39, province level
Avg net salary$233monthly, after tax
Safety score66/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$120
Rent, 1-bed city centre$150
Groceries$63
Dining out$68
Utilities$20
Local transport$12
Essentials / mo$283
Avg net salary$233
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$243
Rent, 3-bed city centre$370

Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Tabriz, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.00
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$15.00
McMeal at McDonald's$4.00
Cappuccino, regular$1.33
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.57
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.60

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$0.57
White bread, 500 g$0.36
White rice, 1 kg$3.69
Eggs, 12$0.87
Local cheese, 1 kg$4.75
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$2.87
Apples, 1 kg$0.98
Bananas, 1 kg$1.30
Tomatoes, 1 kg$0.55
Potatoes, 1 kg$0.55
Onions, 1 kg$0.53
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.20

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.10
Monthly transit pass$12.17
Taxi start$0.20
Taxi, 1 km$0.18
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$14.46
Internet, 60 Mbps+$5.50
Mobile plan, monthly$1.96

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$14.60
Cinema, one seat$1.50

Dating-age sex ratio

Tabriz has 103.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 3rd-highest of 8 Iran cities we track. Iran's national figure is 103.8 — about even.

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.

Air qualityPM2.5 12µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month26°CJul
Coolest month-1°CJan
Wettest month71 mmMar
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan-0.6°C-4.5°C69%43%38 mm
Feb2.7°C-1°C66%43%45 mm
Mar7.7°C4.2°C61%50%71 mm
Apr12.8°C10°C53%44%61 mm
May17.8°C15.7°C51%40%56 mm
Jun23.8°C22.1°C40%18%14 mm
Jul26.5°C25.4°C41%15%11 mm
Aug26.1°C24.7°C40%11%9 mm
Sep21.8°C19.8°C41%11%3 mm
Oct14.8°C12.2°C50%28%21 mm
Nov7.4°C4.3°C63%40%29 mm
Dec2.1°C-1.4°C69%43%35 mm

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