💰 Minimum Wage in Iran (2025)

• Base wage (monthly): ≈ 103.99 million IRR net (~$110 USD) per month
• With housing and family allowances (for married worker with 2 children): 163.5 million IRR (~$172)
• Inflation: roughly 40–50% annually, with food price spikes up to 70% in 2024–25

Iranian workers face a deepening struggle… whose wages can only cover three days of living expenses.

Ayat Assdi

Can a Family of Two Survive?

Can a Couple Live on Iran’s Minimum Wage in 2025?

In 2025, Iran’s Supreme Labor Council approved a 45% increase, raising the net base minimum wage to approximately 104 million rials (~$110/month). With allowances for housing and two children, a family might reach 163.5 million rials (~$172/month) Sounds like progress? Think again.

Living costs tell a grim story. Monthly rent for a modest Tehran apartment averages 150 million rials (~$160)—almost matching the base wage itself Essentials—food, utilities, transport—are just as brutal. Staples like cooking oil and rice shot up by 40–70% in just a few months

Independent labor reports estimate a family of three needs at least 380 million rials ($413) per month to survive. That leaves a staggering 72% gap between wage and basic needs

It’s no surprise that millions work multiple jobs or fall deeper into debt and deprivation. Even the humble Saipa “Pride” car now costs three times a full year’s minimum wage—a stark symbol of economic collapse……..

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