Per day and per person
£71
Travel budget
Travel budget and cost of living in Esfahan
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The budget in Esfahan at a glance
Cost of living
63 % cheaper
Compared with the rest of the country
Approximately equal
Travel budget and cost of living in Esfahan
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Sample budgets for a trip in Esfahan
Discover the real cost of a trip in Esfahan with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles. For these examples, we consider a 2-week vacation in Esfahan for 2 people, organized without a travel agency.
for 2 people for 14 days in Esfahan
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Services for a trip in Esfahan |
Economy
|
Comfort
|
High-end
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | £22 | £32 | £54 |
| Activities (per day, per person) | Free activities | £1 | £3 |
Total travel budget to plan for 2 people for 14 days in Esfahan |
£887 | £1,978 | £2,458 |
Economy
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£33
Meals (per day, per person)
£3
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£22
Activities (per day, per person)
Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£887
Comfort
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£94
Meals (per day, per person)
£7
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£32
Activities (per day, per person)
£1
Total travel budget to plan
£1,978
High-end
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£97
Meals (per day, per person)
£9
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£54
Activities (per day, per person)
£3
Total travel budget to plan
£2,458
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.
Cost of living
Cost of living 63 % cheaper
compared to the United Kingdom
Cost of living in Esfahan
Compare the price level in Esfahan 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 Esfahan in 2026 is, on average, 63 % below that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore gain in purchasing power when traveling in Esfahan.
Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
Price on site
On-site prices in Esfahan by types of expenses
Find the main average prices useful for planning a trip in Esfahan. When city data is missing, the estimate is based on observed prices in Iran.
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 4,129,488)
Min/Max price: £1.9 - £4.5
86 % cheaper
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£4.1
/person
(IRR 7,414,308)
Min/Max price: £3.4 - £7.5
87 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£2.3
/person
(IRR 4,129,488)
Min/Max price: £1.8 - £2.3
72 % cheaper
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£0.7
/cup
(IRR 1,329,570)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.5
80 % cheaper
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£0.4
/can
(IRR 688,248)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.8
81 % cheaper
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£0.4
/bottle
(IRR 688,248)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.8
72 % 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
£109
/night
(IRR 198,938,986)
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 211,724,791)
27 % cheaper
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£187
/night
(IRR 341,038,262)
23 % cheaper
Supermarket food budget
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£0.4
/L
(IRR 688,248)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £0.5
70 % cheaper
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£0.3
/500g
(IRR 610,038)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.6
87 % cheaper
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£1.4
/kg
(IRR 2,643,498)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £2.0
13 % cheaper
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£1.1
/12 eggs
(IRR 2,049,102)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £1.8
63 % cheaper
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£1.8
/kg
(IRR 3,300,462)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £2.3
73 % cheaper
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£0.6
/kg
(IRR 1,016,730)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £0.8
75 % cheaper
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£0.4
/kg
(IRR 797,742)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.6
83 % cheaper
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£0.4
/kg
(IRR 797,742)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.8
68 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.1
/1.5L
(IRR 265,914)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.2
88 % cheaper
Public and private transport budget
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£0.2
/ticket
(IRR 406,692)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.3
91 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£0.2
/km
(IRR 406,692)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.4
87 % cheaper
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£0.7
/L
(IRR 1,235,718)
Min/Max price: £0.0 - £0.8
54 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£0.4
(IRR 688,248)
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
£0.8
/ticket
(IRR 1,376,496)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £1.5
92 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£10
/h
(IRR 18,316,782)
Min/Max price: £7.5 - £10
26 % cheaper
Clothing and cigarette prices budget
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£1.6
/pack
(IRR 2,878,128)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £2.3
91 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£14
(IRR 25,277,472)
Min/Max price: £8.3 - £23
80 % cheaper
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£18
(IRR 33,207,966)
Min/Max price: £11 - £38
47 % cheaper
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Frequently asked questions
Travel budget in Esfahan: your frequently asked questions
Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.
Allow approximately £32 per person per day on a small budget, £71 for mid-range comfort and £88 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 £1,978 in on-site expenses, or £989 per person. Plane tickets are not included in this amount.
Once accommodation is set aside, around £24 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 £4.1 per person, and a fast-food meal £2.3.
At the supermarket, expect to pay around £0.4 per litre of milk, £0.3 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £1.1 for a dozen eggs and £1.4 per kilo of rice.
A public transport journey costs about £0.2, a taxi ride about £0.2 per kilometre, and car rental about £42 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £0.7.
Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Esfahan is on average 63 % lower than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be higher than at home.
Not really: for the basket of prices we track, the prices recorded in Esfahan are very close to the national average.
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