Per day and per person
£72
Travel budget
Travel budget and cost of living in Iran
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The budget in Iran at a glance
Cheapest round-trip flight
£335
Cost of living
62 % cheaper
3-star hotel night
£78
Travel budget and cost of living in Iran
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How much does a trip cost?
Sample budgets for a trip to Iran
Discover the real cost of a trip to Iran with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles with different financial means and travel styles. For these budget examples, we consider a 2-week vacation to Iran for 2 people where the travelers arrange their own stay (without a travel agency).
for 2 people for 14 days in Iran
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Services for a trip to Iran
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Economy
|
Comfort
|
High-end
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|---|---|---|---|
| Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person) | £278 | £335 | £335 |
| Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) | £33 | £94 | £97 |
| Meals (per day, per person) | £3 | £7 | £9 |
| Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) | £29 | £34 | £46 |
| Activities (per day, per person) | Free activities | £1 | £3 |
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Total travel budget to plan
for 2 people for 14 days in Iran
|
£1,541 | £2,687 | £3,024 |
Economy
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person)
£278
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£33
Meals (per day, per person)
£3
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£29
Activities (per day, per person)
Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£1,541
for 2 people for 14 days in Iran
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person)
£335
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£94
Meals (per day, per person)
£7
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£34
Activities (per day, per person)
£1
Total travel budget to plan
£2,687
for 2 people for 14 days in Iran
High-end
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person)
£335
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£97
Meals (per day, per person)
£9
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£46
Activities (per day, per person)
£3
Total travel budget to plan
£3,024
for 2 people for 14 days in Iran
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
Budget and cost of living by city
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Cost of living
Cost of living 62 % cheaper
compared to the United Kingdom
Cost of living in Iran
Compare the price level in Iran with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.
The cost of living during a stay in Iran in 2026 is, on average, 62 % below that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore gain in purchasing power when travelling in Iran!
Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
Price on site
On-site prices in Iran by expense types
Find the main average prices observed in Iran to prepare the budget for your stay on site.
Prices given for informational purposes only: they correspond to an average observed over a period of 1 year.
Restaurant budget
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£2.3
/person
(IRR 4,274,470)
Min/Max price: £1.5 - £5.6
85 % cheaper
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£6.0
/person
(IRR 11,007,152)
Min/Max price: £3.9 - £13
81 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£3.0
/person
(IRR 5,495,747)
Min/Max price: £2.3 - £3.8
62 % cheaper
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£0.9
/cup
(IRR 1,628,370)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.5
75 % cheaper
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£0.4
/can
(IRR 720,240)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £0.8
80 % cheaper
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£0.7
/bottle
(IRR 1,221,277)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.8
51 % cheaper
Hotel budget
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£33
/night
(IRR 61,033,830)
66 % cheaper
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£110
/night
(IRR 200,316,160)
27 % cheaper
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£78
/night
(IRR 142,412,270)
45 % cheaper
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£116
/night
(IRR 211,270,950)
28 % cheaper
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£187
/night
(IRR 341,163,460)
23 % cheaper
Supermarket food budget
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£0.5
/L
(IRR 876,814)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £0.8
62 % cheaper
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£0.4
/500g
(IRR 673,268)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.8
85 % cheaper
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£1.8
/kg
(IRR 3,241,082)
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.0
6.7 % more expensive
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£0.9
/12 eggs
(IRR 1,565,740)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £1.5
72 % cheaper
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£2.2
/kg
(IRR 4,055,267)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.8
67 % cheaper
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£0.7
/kg
(IRR 1,299,564)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.2
68 % cheaper
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£0.4
/kg
(IRR 782,870)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.8
83 % cheaper
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£0.4
/kg
(IRR 673,268)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.6
73 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.2
/1.5L
(IRR 328,805)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.4
85 % cheaper
Public and private transport budget
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£0.1
/ticket
(IRR 203,546)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.4
96 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£0.2
/km
(IRR 407,092)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.4
87 % cheaper
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£0.2
/L
(IRR 391,435)
Min/Max price: £0.0 - £0.8
85 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£0.4
(IRR 688,926)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.8
91 % cheaper
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£42
/24h
(IRR 76,683,530)
Min/Max price: £30 - £53
37 % more expensive
Leisure budget
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£1.1
/ticket
(IRR 2,066,777)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £1.5
89 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£9.1
/h
(IRR 16,518,557)
Min/Max price: £3.8 - £14
34 % cheaper
Clothing and cigarette prices budget
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£1.7
/pack
(IRR 3,021,878)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.0
91 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£17
(IRR 31,064,282)
Min/Max price: £7.5 - £38
75 % cheaper
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£20
(IRR 36,794,890)
Min/Max price: £7.5 - £58
42 % cheaper
Plane ticket
Price of the plane ticket to to Iran
Compare average flight prices to Iran over the year. These estimates are based on hundreds of simulated price searches: they are statistics, not real-time fares.
Flight from London
Round-trip price per person, average price over the year.
Tehran
5h55*
Good price: £278
Average price: £335
* Theoretical flight duration: allow extra time for layovers.
Prices monitored continuously
The best offers right now to Iran
Each map is a real return flight offered from London, with its dates, airline and price. Choose one to find it on Skyscanner, or start your own search just below.
London Tehran
From 8 Feb to 17 Feb 2027
£340
per person
9 days on site
With stopover(s)
Pegasus Airlines
London Tehran
From 22 Feb to 28 Feb 2027
£349
per person
6 days on site
With stopover(s)
wizz air malta
London Tehran
From 1 Jan to 22 Jan 2027
£351
per person
21 days on site
With stopover(s)
Pegasus Airlines
London Tehran
From 7 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
£353
per person
13 days on site
With stopover(s)
EasyJet
London Tehran
From 1 Dec to 7 Dec 2026
£372
per person
6 days on site
With stopover(s)
wizz air malta
London Tehran
From 2 Mar to 9 Mar 2027
£395
per person
7 days on site
With stopover(s)
Pegasus Airlines
London Tehran
From 5 Dec to 29 Dec 2026
£409
per person
24 days on site
With stopover(s)
EasyJet
London Tehran
From 8 Mar to 22 Mar 2027
£437
per person
14 days on site
With stopover(s)
fly armenia
London Tehran
From 15 Mar to 27 Mar 2027
£437
per person
12 days on site
With stopover(s)
fly armenia
London Tehran
From 1 Mar to 15 Mar 2027
£447
per person
14 days on site
With stopover(s)
fly armenia
London Tehran
From 14 Dec to 29 Dec 2026
£450
per person
15 days on site
With stopover(s)
wizz air malta
London Tehran
From 2 Nov to 15 Nov 2026
£451
per person
13 days on site
With stopover(s)
EasyJet
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Round-trip prices per person, recently collected from Skyscanner. Each offer has its own collection date and fares change constantly: the price displayed on Skyscanner is authoritative.
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Frequently asked questions
Travel budget in Iran: your frequently asked questions
Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.
Allow approximately £35 per person per day on a small budget, £72 for mid-range comfort and £84 for high-end travel. These amounts cover accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities, excluding airfare.
For 2 travelers and 14 days with mid-range comfort, expect around £2,018 in on-site expenses, plus £669 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £2,687, or £1,344 per person.
Once accommodation is set aside, around £25 per person per day remains for meals, local transport and activities, at a mid-range comfort level.
A night in a 3-star hotel costs an average of £78. Expect to pay £33 for a budget hotel and £187 for a 5-star hotel. These prices are per room, per night.
Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant costs around £2.3 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £6.0 per person, and a fast-food meal £3.0.
At the supermarket, expect to pay around £0.5 per litre of milk, £0.4 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £0.9 for a dozen eggs and £1.8 per kilo of rice.
A public transport journey costs about £0.1, a taxi ride about £0.2 per kilometre, and car rental about £42 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £0.2.
Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Iran is on average 62 % lower than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be higher than at home.
Flights from London serve Tehran: £335 per person for a round trip on average over the year, and £278 when booking at the right time.
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