Compared to other countries in Western Asia, prices in Iran are considered one of the lowest: they are lower than in Syria and Turkey (lunch in an inexpensive cafe costs about $ 5-6, milk - $ 0.7, 10 eggs - $ 1.5).
Shopping and souvenirs
The main trading life in Iran is in full swing at city bazaars, where you can buy fabrics, clothes, jewelry, spices, carpets … For example, in Isfahan you can find an excellent souvenir bazaar.
From a vacation in Iran, you should bring:
- Persian carpets, rose water, handmade oriental tablecloths, hookah, original handmade chess and backgammon made of wood, copper, stone and enamel, decorated with hand-painting, various boxes, souvenir copies of artifacts (Darius I era, Achaemenid dynasty), silk scarves, ceramics, swords and daggers, leather goods;
- oriental sweets, spices.
In Iran, you can buy backgammon using the khatam technique for $ 80-100, a set of silver jewelry with turquoise or corals (earrings, necklace, bracelet, ring) - from $ 300, chased items - from $ 4, printed tablecloths - from $ 8 …
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of Tehran you will visit the Archaeological Museum, the Rose Palace (Golestan Palace), see the palace and park complex Sa'adabad.
This excursion costs 35-40 $.
On a sightseeing tour of Isfahan, you will walk along the Imam Square, which is famous for the Ali Gapu Palace, the Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, as well as look into the trade shops of folk crafts and the Isfahan bazaar.
And on an excursion organized in the evening, you will visit the most beautiful bridges on the Seienderud River.
On average, a tour costs about $ 40.
Entertainment
Approximate prices for visiting museums and mosques in Iran: entrance ticket to the Armenian Genocide Museum costs $ 1.3, Imperial Palace Ali Kapu - $ 0.30, Sheikh Lotfalla Mosque - $ 0.25, Water Museum - $ 0.40, mosque Imam - $ 0, 4, Wonk Church - $ 1, 2.
Transport
A ride on a comfortable bus costs about $ 1.
In addition to the bus, you can get around Iranian cities by taxi and "savari" minibuses. Such minibuses hit the road only after full occupancy (fare - $ 1-2, 5).
The cost of a taxi ride should be agreed with the driver in advance. As a rule, the trip costs $ 6-7 / 1 hour.
If you wish, you can rent a car - this service will cost you $ 20-50, and car rental with a driver - $ 60.
If you need to travel a long distance, then it is advisable to use the services of domestic flights. For example, you can get from Tehran to Isfahan for $ 30.
On vacation in Iran, you will need about $ 40 per day for 1 person (accommodation in a mid-level hotel, meals in good cafes). And those who are accustomed to the greatest comfort will be able to keep within $ 80-100 per day for 1 person.
