Tehran is the most expensive of Iran's 3 priced cities — $428 a month in essentials, 51% above Tabriz at $283. The average net salary of $221 covers that 0.5×. 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 39 µg/m³ a year, 8× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 3°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 | $261 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $422 |
| Groceries | $70 |
| Dining out | $76 |
| Utilities | $17 |
| Local transport | $4 |
| Essentials / mo | $428 |
| Avg net salary | $221 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $615 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $969 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tehran, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $15.50 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.25 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.51 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.70 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.55 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.35 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.14 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $4.07 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.29 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.21 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.65 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.52 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.26 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.10 |
| Monthly transit pass | $5.50 |
| Taxi start | $0.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.30 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.09 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $13.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $3.70 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $1.69 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $20.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tehran has 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest of the 8 Iran cities we track. Iran's national figure is 103.8, so Tehran runs 5 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 | 3.1°C | -0.4°C | 57% | 36% | 45 mm |
| Feb | 4.7°C | 1.5°C | 59% | 40% | 53 mm |
| Mar | 10.6°C | 8.2°C | 56% | 45% | 61 mm |
| Apr | 16.5°C | 14.7°C | 48% | 42% | 46 mm |
| May | 22.6°C | 21.1°C | 38% | 33% | 21 mm |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 27.9°C | 24% | 14% | 3 mm |
| Jul | 31.9°C | 31°C | 25% | 13% | 4 mm |
| Aug | 30.3°C | 29.2°C | 25% | 9% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 26.4°C | 24.8°C | 28% | 10% | 7 mm |
| Oct | 19.2°C | 17.3°C | 41% | 24% | 21 mm |
| Nov | 10.8°C | 8.5°C | 57% | 40% | 36 mm |
| Dec | 5.2°C | 2.1°C | 60% | 37% | 37 mm |
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