Places · Iran
The best places to live in Iran
Arcadia scores 7 places in Iran, from Mashhad at about $975 a month to Shiraz at about $2,475. 4 are by the sea, 2 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 4/5.
The standouts in Iran
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iran, not the whole country.
All 7 places in Iran
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Iran?
Across the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iran the median is about $1,220 a month for one person, from Mashhad at around $975 to Shiraz at around $2,475. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Iran?
Mashhad, at about $975 a month. It is the cheapest of the 7 places Arcadia scores in Iran, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Iran has the best internet?
Tehran, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 7 places is 4 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Iran?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Tehran. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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