Should you visit Tehran or Jerusalem?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Tehran and Jerusalem. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Tehran
The capital of Iran, Tehran is a cosmopolitan city with great museums, art galleries, parks, restaurants, and more. It is located in the northernmost part of Central Iran at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Some of the most popular attractions include the Treasury of the National Jewels, Golestan Palace, and the Tajrish Bazaar.
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Which city is cheaper, Jerusalem or Tehran?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tehran is $63, while the average daily cost in Jerusalem is $88. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Tehran and Jerusalem in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Tehran, $100 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Tehran, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $50, such as in a hostel.
A hotel room in Jerusalem is about $98 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
While meal prices in Tehran can vary, the average travelers spends about $11 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Tehran should cost around $4.40 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Tehran is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
The average traveler spends about $28 per day in Jerusalem for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tehran $11
Jerusalem $28
Typical Food prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice
$3.12
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Watermelon
$4.69
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Lunch
$14
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Food at Market
$18
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Juice
$3.12
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Bagels
$9.37
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Lunch for 2
$17
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Snacks
$6.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
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Hummus Cooking Workshop in Jerusalem:
$15
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Private Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local:
$66
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Jerusalem:
$78
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Jewish quarter Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem for private groups:
$81
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Secrets of Shabbat - Food walk & Cooking Class in Jerusalem:
$95
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Private Dining: Spiritual Shabbat Dinner In Jerusalem:
$109
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5-Hours Private Cooking Class with Market Tour in Jerusalem:
$175
Local Transportation
Tehran's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $0.31 per person, per day on transportation in Tehran.
The cost of a taxi ride in Jerusalem is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $6.26 per person, per day, on local transportation in Jerusalem.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus
$3.69
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Light Rail Jerusalem
$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
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Israel Package 8 Days -7 Nights in Jerusalem Hotel,Tours & Transfers:
$1,539
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Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv:
$247
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Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia:
$247
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Private transfer service from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv or Ben-Gurion Airport:
$225
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Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Haifa:
$216
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Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea:
$203
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Private Ben Gurion Airport - Jerusalem Round-Trip Transfer:
$179
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Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv:
$95
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Private Departure Transfer from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport:
$88
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Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$85
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Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel:
$71
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Private Intercity Transfer- Jerusalem to or from Tel Aviv City:
$71
Is it cheaper to fly into Tehran or Jerusalem?
Prices for flights to both Jerusalem and Tehran change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Tehran can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $3.66 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Jerusalem typically cost an average of $7.95 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2
$39
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
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2 Days Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodion, St George Monastery and Jericho Private Tour:
$855
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2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour:
$855
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2 Days tour in the Holy land- Jerusalem and Bethlehem:
$1,550
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2 Hour Shooting Experience:
$173
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2 day tour to Petra from Jerusalem:
$379
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2 days jordan tour Amman and petra:
$872
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2-Day Best of Israel Tour: Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea:
$340
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2-Day Israel Tour from Caesarea, Acre, Haifa and Nazareth:
$309
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2-Day Northern Israel Tour from Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee:
$328
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2-Day Petra and Jordan Tour from Jerusalem:
$387
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3 Day Petra By Night Show And Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv/Jerusalem:
$380
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3 Day Petra and Wadi Rum tour from Jerusalem:
$320
Alcohol
The average person spends about $15 on alcoholic beverages in Jerusalem per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Jerusalem
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Jerusalem:
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Jerusalem Pub Crawl:
$15
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Jerusalem Pub Crawl:
$17
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Judean Hills Wine Tasting Tour From Jerusalem:
$250
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kosher Israel wine tour:
$763
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Israel private tours,wine tours,off-road, tailor made,culinary,the best:
$923
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tehran and Jerusalem, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Tehran much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tehran would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tehran and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Tehran.
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