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Travel budget and cost of living in Tehran

Estimate the cost of a trip in Tehran, adjust the calculation to your duration, dates and travel style, then compare key on-site prices with the rest of the country using our travel budget in Iran.

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The budget in Tehran at a glance
Per day and per person
£71
Mid-range comfort, accommodation included, excluding airfare
Round-trip flight
£334
Average per person from London over the year
Cost of living
56 % cheaper
Compared with the United Kingdom
Compared with the rest of the country
9.7 % more expensive
Compared with the average of Iran
Travel budget and cost of living in Tehran

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Sample budgets for a trip in Tehran

Discover the real cost of a trip in Tehran with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles. For these examples, we consider a 2-week vacation in Tehran for 2 people, organized without a travel agency.

for 2 people for 14 days in Tehran
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Services for a trip in Tehran
Economy
Comfort
High-end
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person) £277 £334 £334
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) £20£32£62
Activities (per day, per person) Free activities£1£3
Total travel budget to plan
for 2 people for 14 days in Tehran
£1,406£2,646£3,233
Economy
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person) £277
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £33
Meals (per day, per person) £3
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £20
Activities (per day, per person) Free activities
Total travel budget to plan £1,406
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person) £334
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 £2,646
High-end
Flight London ↔ Tehran (per person) £334
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) £97
Meals (per day, per person) £9
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) £62
Activities (per day, per person) £3
Total travel budget to plan £3,233
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 in Tehran

Compare the price level in Tehran with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.

Cost of living 56 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom

The cost of living during a stay in Tehran in 2026 is, on average, 56 % below that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore gain in purchasing power when traveling in Tehran.

Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
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Price on site

On-site prices in Tehran by types of expenses

Find the main average prices useful for planning a trip in Tehran. 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

Cost of living 65 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£2.6 /person
(IRR 4,741,859)
Min/Max price: £1.5 - £5.9
84 % cheaper
3-course dinner
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£6.1 /person
(IRR 11,189,536)
Min/Max price: £3.7 - £13
81 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£3.0 /person
(IRR 5,430,446)
Min/Max price: £2.2 - £3.7
63 % cheaper
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£1.0 /cup
(IRR 1,768,416)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £1.5
73 % cheaper
Soda
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£0.4 /can
(IRR 704,237)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.7
80 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£1.3 /bottle
(IRR 2,300,506)
Min/Max price: £0.7 - £2.8
7.5 % cheaper

Hotel budget

Cost of living 38 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£33 /night
(IRR 60,079,198)
66 % cheaper
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£110 /night
(IRR 200,316,160)
27 % cheaper
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£77 /night
(IRR 141,113,345)
46 % cheaper
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£115 /night
(IRR 210,175,471)
28 % cheaper
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£187 /night
(IRR 341,163,460)
23 % cheaper

Supermarket food budget

Cost of living 57 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Milk
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£0.5 /L
(IRR 938,982)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £0.7
59 % cheaper
Bread
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£0.4 /500g
(IRR 751,186)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.7
84 % cheaper
Rice
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£2.5 /kg
(IRR 4,601,012)
Min/Max price: £1.9 - £3.3
52 % more expensive
Eggs
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£0.9 /12 eggs
(IRR 1,690,168)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.5
70 % cheaper
Chicken
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£2.4 /kg
(IRR 4,460,165)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.3
64 % cheaper
Apples
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£1.0 /kg
(IRR 1,768,416)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.5
57 % cheaper
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£0.5 /kg
(IRR 954,632)
Min/Max price: £0.3 - £1.1
80 % cheaper
Potatoes
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£0.4 /kg
(IRR 719,886)
Min/Max price: £0.2 - £0.9
71 % cheaper
Bottle of water
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.2 /1.5L
(IRR 406,892)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.7
82 % cheaper

Public and private transport budget

Cost of living 63 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£0.1 /ticket
(IRR 140,847)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.5
97 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£0.2 /km
(IRR 406,892)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.4
87 % cheaper
Gasoline
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£0.1 /L
(IRR 125,198)
Min/Max price: £0.0 - £0.5
95 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£0.4
(IRR 672,937)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.7
91 % cheaper
Car rental
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£48 /24h
(IRR 87,638,320)
Min/Max price: £37 - £57
56 % more expensive

Leisure budget

Cost of living 56 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Cinema
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£1.5 /ticket
(IRR 2,707,398)
Min/Max price: £0.7 - £1.7
85 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£10.0 /h
(IRR 18,200,601)
Min/Max price: £3.7 - £14
27 % cheaper

Clothing and cigarette prices budget

Cost of living 60 % cheaper compared to the United Kingdom
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£1.9 /pack
(IRR 3,395,985)
Min/Max price: £1.5 - £3.0
90 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£20
(IRR 35,696,966)
Min/Max price: £7.4 - £74
71 % cheaper
Summer dress
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£28
(IRR 51,221,468)
Min/Max price: £8.9 - £56
19 % cheaper
Plane ticket

Price of the plane ticket to go to Tehran

Compare the average fares for flights to to Tehran 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: £277
Average price: £334
* Theoretical flight duration: allow extra time for layovers.
Prices monitored continuously

The best offers right now to Tehran

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.

The cheapest

London Tehran

From 8 Feb to 17 Feb 2027

£339 per person
9 days on site With stopover(s) Pegasus Airlines
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 22 Feb to 28 Feb 2027

£349 per person
6 days on site With stopover(s) wizz air malta
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 1 Jan to 22 Jan 2027

£350 per person
21 days on site With stopover(s) Pegasus Airlines
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 7 Dec to 20 Dec 2026

£352 per person
13 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 1 Dec to 7 Dec 2026

£372 per person
6 days on site With stopover(s) wizz air malta
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 2 Mar to 9 Mar 2027

£394 per person
7 days on site With stopover(s) Pegasus Airlines
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 5 Dec to 29 Dec 2026

£408 per person
24 days on site With stopover(s) EasyJet
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 8 Mar to 22 Mar 2027

£436 per person
14 days on site With stopover(s) fly armenia
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 15 Mar to 27 Mar 2027

£436 per person
12 days on site With stopover(s) fly armenia
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 1 Mar to 15 Mar 2027

£446 per person
14 days on site With stopover(s) fly armenia
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 14 Dec to 29 Dec 2026

£450 per person
15 days on site With stopover(s) wizz air malta
The cheapest

London Tehran

From 2 Nov to 15 Nov 2026

£450 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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Travel budget near Tehran

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Frequently asked questions

Travel budget in Tehran: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.

Allow approximately £30 per person per day on a small budget, £71 for mid-range comfort and £92 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, plus £668 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £2,646, or £1,323 per person.

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 £77. 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 £2.6 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £6.1 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 £2.5 per kilo of rice.

A public transport journey costs about £0.1, a taxi ride about £0.2 per kilometre, and car rental about £48 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £0.1.

Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Tehran is on average 56 % lower than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be higher than at home.

Flights from London cost an average of £334 per person for a round trip over the year, and £277 when booked at the right time.

Yes: among the basket of prices we track, the rates recorded in Tehran are on average 9.7 % higher than the national average.

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