Makild nomad city guide

Tehran, Iran

Compare Tehran, Iran for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Parks
Monthly estimateINR 1,36,800
Studio rentINR 45,000-INR 86,000
Internet85 Mbps
Safety53/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (46)
PowerBackup advised (50)
CoworkingSome workable spots (62)
Best seasonApr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Tehran

Tehran is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Tehrān central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for peak heat/cold season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Tehran. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (43)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Polluted periods (46)
Power reliability
Backup advised (50)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (62)
Healthcare access
Basic access (47)
English usability
Translation helpful (50)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (67)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (63)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (70)
Social / nomad community
Small community (46)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (69)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (46)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 45,000-INR 86,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 28,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 8,700 / month
Cab estimate
INR 280 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 6-10h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Tehran, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 210 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 530 / kg
Rice
INR 115 / kg
Milk
INR 135 / litre
Local lunch
INR 300 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 150 / cup

Country context

Country
Iran
Airport code
THR
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
48/100

All table data for Tehran

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,36,800
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 45,000-INR 86,000 / month
Average rent
INR 65,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 115 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-70 sqm
Average apartment size
53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Tehrān central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 28,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 210, chicken INR 530/kg, rice INR 115/kg, milk INR 135/L
Eggs
INR 210 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 530 / kg
Rice
INR 115 / kg
Milk
INR 135 / litre
Local lunch
INR 300 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 150 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 280 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 7,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,700 / month
Internet speed
85 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
THR
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 6-10h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~8h one-way
Airport distance
9.7 km from city coordinate
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season
Peak heat/cold season
Scenic places
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,36,800/month, 85 Mbps, 53/100 safety
General safety estimate
53/100
Women safety estimate
60/100
City conservatism estimate
48/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (51)
Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (43)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Polluted periods (46)
Power reliability
Backup advised (50)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (62)
Healthcare access
Basic access (47)
English usability
Translation helpful (50)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (67)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (63)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (70)
Social / nomad community
Small community (46)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (69)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (46)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (49)
City population
7,153,309
City coordinates
35.69439, 51.42151

Country and source context

Country
Iran
Country code
IR
Country cities tracked
174
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
48/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
112931
Search phrase
Tehran Iran Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Tehran
Country Code
IR
Country
Iran
Iata
THR
Rent Low
45000
Rent High
86000
Internet
85
Food Daily
1900
Cab5km
280
Utilities
7000
Wifi
1700
Flight Inr
38000
Flight Time
6-10h one stop
Area
Tehrān central districts
Size
35-70 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season
Peak heat/cold season
Safety
53
City Conservative
48
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Tehran, Iran
Scenic
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
65500
Average Sqm
53
Monthly Estimate
136800
Search Phrase
Tehran Iran Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Latitude
35.69439
Longitude
51.42151
Population
7153309
Geo Name Id
112931
Airport Distance Km
9.691070076221816
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Tehran

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