General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.2 |
| Burger | $1.5 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 9% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $12000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 22.07/MBits |
| Tld | .ir |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 73.4% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 90% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Digikala |
| Supermarket | Hyperstar |
| Pharmacy | Daroupakhsh |
| Drugstore | None |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 1/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ghormeh Sabzi | A traditional Iranian stew made with lamb, kidney beans, herbs, and spices | $5-$10 |
| Kebab | Grilled meat skewers, typically made with lamb, beef, or chicken | $5-$15 |
| Chelo Kebab | Grilled meat skewers served over rice | $10-$20 |
| Dizi | A traditional Iranian stew made with lamb, chickpeas, and vegetables | $5-$10 |
| Ash Reshteh | A thick Iranian soup made with noodles, beans, and herbs | $5-$10 |
| Tahdig | The crispy bottom layer of rice from a pot of cooked rice | $2-$5 |
| Mast-o Khiar | A yogurt-based dip with cucumbers, mint, and garlic | $2-$5 |
| Falafel | Fried chickpea balls, typically served with hummus | $3-$5 |
| Sabzi Khordan | A platter of fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese | $5-$10 |
| Baghali Polo | A rice dish with dill and fava beans | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Doogh | A yogurt-based drink, often flavored with mint | 1.5-2.5 |
| Sharbat | A sweet, non-alcoholic syrup drink, made with fruits, flowers, or herbs | 1.5-2.5 |
| Ayran | A yogurt-based drink, similar to doogh but thinner and less sour | 1.5-2.5 |
| Chay | Black tea, often served with sugar cubes | 1-1.5 |
| Ghahve | Strong coffee, often served with cardamom | 1.5-2.5 |
| Mast-o-Khiar | A yogurt-based drink with cucumbers, mint, and garlic | 2-3 |
| Faloodeh | A frozen dessert made with vermicelli noodles, rose water, and lime juice | 2-3 |
| Bastani | Ice cream, often made with saffron or pistachio | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Persian carpet | A hand-woven carpet made of wool, silk, or a combination of both | $100-$10,000+ |
| Miniature painting | A small, intricate painting on paper or canvas | $20-$200+ |
| Ceramic tile | A decorative tile made of glazed ceramic | $10-$50+ |
| Metalwork | A variety of metal objects, such as jewelry, tableware, and decorative items | $10-$100+ |
| Saffron | A spice made from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus | $10-$50+ per gram |
| Pistachios | A type of nut that is native to Iran | $10-$20+ per pound |
| Dates | A type of fruit that is grown in Iran | $5-$10+ per pound |
| Rosewater | A fragrant water made from rose petals | $10-$20+ per bottle |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nowruz | March 20-21 | Persian New Year |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | End of fasting month |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Festival of Sacrifice |
| Ashura | 10th day of Muharram | Day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein |
| Arbaeen | 40 days after Ashura | Day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein |
| Mawlid al-Nabi | 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad |
| Eid al-Ghadir | 18th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Day of the appointment of Ali as the successor to the Prophet Muhammad |
| Islamic Republic Day | April 1 | Anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| National Army Day | April 18 | Day of the establishment of the Iranian Army |
| Labour Day | May 1 | International Workers’ Day |
| Student Day | December 7 | Anniversary of the killing of three students by the Shah’s regime in 1953 |
| Victory of the Islamic Revolution | February 11 | Anniversary of the overthrow of the Shah’s regime in 1979 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Kayhan |
| Online news | Tasnim News Agency |
| Tv | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting |
| Radio | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting |