Esfahan travel budget

Esfahan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Esfahan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Esfahan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 101 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1591* (66476466 IRR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 378* (15780590 IRR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 188 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 3243* (135465442 IRR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Esfahan compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Esfahan in 2024 is 61% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Esfahan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Esfahan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Esfahan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Esfahan is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4/person
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7.4/person
($ 5.3 to $ 12)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.2/person
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1/cup
($ 0.4 to $ 2.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Esfahan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Esfahan is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 136/night
( $ 66)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 144/night
( $ 144)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 231/night
( $ 226)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Supermarket food budget in Esfahan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Esfahan is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 3.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Esfahan

On average, the price of transport in Esfahan is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Esfahan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Esfahan is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 8.5 to $ 16)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Esfahan

On average, shopping budget in Esfahan is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 25
($ 16 to $ 32)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 16 to $ 53)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tehran
Los Angeles  → Tehran
Los Angeles  → Tehran
$ 1027
(fair price: $ 856)
London → Tehran
London → Tehran
London → Tehran
$ 452
(fair price: $ 386)
Toronto → Tehran
Toronto → Tehran
Toronto → Tehran
$ 1134
(fair price: $ 983)
Manchester → Tehran
Manchester → Tehran
Manchester → Tehran
$ 509
(fair price: $ 432)
Sydney → Tehran
Sydney → Tehran
Sydney → Tehran
$ 1528
(fair price: $ 1240)
Melbourne → Tehran
Melbourne → Tehran
Melbourne → Tehran
$ 1453
(fair price: $ 1203)



About this information on the cost of living in Esfahan

The information about the cost of living in Esfahan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Esfahan was updated on 12-11-2024.

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