How much does it cost to travel to Mashhad? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Mashhad, in USD and IRR.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (IRR) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (IRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $350 | IRR 15,000,000 | $2,450 | IRR 100,000,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $815 | IRR 34,000,000 | $5,705 | IRR 240,000,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $1,745 | IRR 73,000,000 | $12,215 | IRR 510,000,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Iran rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Iran (3.522328809490524, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.1, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 42000 IRR to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Mashhad
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget hotel room (per night)
estimate for a simple private room
$25
Mid-range hotel room (per night)
estimate for a comfortable standard room
$70
Cheap meal
estimate for a simple local meal
$6
Restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal at a mid-range restaurant
$18
Local transport ride
estimate for a single bus or shared taxi fare
$1
Coffee
estimate for a cafe-style coffee
$2
Attraction ticket
estimate for entry to a typical sight
$5
SIM card
estimate for a prepaid tourist SIM with data
$8
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the daily cost estimates of $350 for budget, $815 for mid-range, and $1,745 for luxury travelers reflect differences mainly in lodging quality and dining choices, since local transport and small daily purchases like coffee or a cheap meal stay relatively low no matter the tier. Over a full week, these differences compound into totals of $2,450, $5,705, and $12,215, so choosing a tier depends largely on how much a traveler wants to spend on accommodation and eating out rather than on basic transport or sightseeing costs.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are January, February, and December, when lodging demand is lower alongside cooler weather, including January highs of about 8.1C. All figures in this section are estimates meant to guide planning rather than fixed prices, and actual spending will vary based on individual choices and current exchange rates.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jan, Feb and Dec.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.