Qom vs Tehran — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026
📊 AT A GLANCE
| Metric | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Score | 4.3 /10 | 5.2 /10 |
| Cost of Living | $371/mo | $991/mo |
| Internet Speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather Now | 🌤️ 38°/ 27°C | 🌤️ 35°/ 23°C |
| Air Quality (AQI) | 70 Moderate | 107 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community | 👍 0 👎 0 | 👍 0 👎 0 |
🌡️ CLIMATE AVERAGES
| Metric | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Avg High | 26.2°C | 24.4°C |
| Avg Low | 14°C | 13.1°C |
| Precipitation | 11 mm/mo | 18 mm/mo |
| Sunshine | 318 h/mo | 320 h/mo |
| Humidity | 34% | 33% |
| Rain Days | 2.2 /mo | 3 /mo |
| Wind Speed | 19.1 km/h | 15.2 km/h |
💨 AIR QUALITY
| Pollutant | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 70 | 107 |
| PM2.5 | 18.2 µg/m³ | 59.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 32.6 µg/m³ | 75.0 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 54.0 µg/m³ | 5.0 µg/m³ |
| UV Index | 0.0 | 0.0 |
📋 BUSINESS & ECONOMY
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| 💳 Local Payment Services | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 🚀 Startup Scene | 2.3 | 4.5 |
📋 CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| ❄️ Air Conditioning | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| 🏞️ Green Spaces | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| 🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| 🔊 Noise Pollution | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| 🍂 Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 7.0 |
| ☀️ Weather | 2.8 | 4.9 |
📋 CONNECTIVITY
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| ⚡ Power Grid Reliability | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| 📶 Public WiFi Availability | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| 🔒 VPN Reliability | 2.8 | 3.0 |
📋 COST & AFFORDABILITY
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 💱 Currency Stability | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 🎟️ Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| 🍎 Food & Groceries | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership Cost | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 🚌 Transportation Cost | 8.6 | 8.2 |
📋 CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🎭 Culture | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| 🎳 Indoors Fun | 2.7 | 6.0 |
| 🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| 🧭 Local Experiences & Tours | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| 🌃 Nightlife | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| 🏞️ Outdoors & Nature | 3.7 | 8.4 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| 🌐👥 Online Community Presence | 0.8 | 1.4 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD ESSENTIALS
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Cafes with WiFi | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| 👥 Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| 💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.6 | 3.6 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| 📱 Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 7.7 |
📋 FOOD & FITNESS
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏋️ Fitness Facilities | 2.9 | 6.2 |
| 🍽️ Food Scene | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| 🥗 Healthy Food Options | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| 🧠 Yoga Studios | 0.9 | 4.4 |
📋 HEALTHCARE
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Healthcare | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| 💉 Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| 🏥 Healthcare Quality | 4.5 | 6.5 |
📋 LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| 📄 Ease of Business Registration | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 🗣️ Freedom of Speech | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| 🏛️ Political Stability | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| 📊 Tax Friendliness | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| 🛂 Visa Ease | 3.5 | 3.1 |
📋 QUALITY OF LIFE
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 💨 Air Quality | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| 🧼 Cleanliness | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| 🌳 Environmental Quality | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| 🗨️ Language Barrier | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| ⚖️ Work-Life Balance | 4.9 | 5.3 |
📋 SAFETY & TOLERANCE
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 6.9 | 6.2 |
📋 TRANSPORTATION
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Airport Connectivity | 3.2 | 7.8 |
| 🚲 Cycling | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| 🚄 Intercity Travel Options | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| 🚇 Public Transit | 5.1 | 7.7 |
| 🚗 Ride-sharing Services | 5.4 | 7.9 |
| 🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 🚶 Walkability | 5.7 | 5.1 |
📋 WORK ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏢 Coworking Quality | 1.7 | 3.9 |
| 🆓 Freelance Ecosystem | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| 🤝 Networking Opportunities | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| 💻 Remote Job Opportunities | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| 🕰️ Time Zone Favorability | 5.9 | 6.8 |
💰 CLOTHING
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 👖 Jeans | $18 per pair | $15 per pair |
| 👗 Summer Dress | $11 per dress | $12 per dress |
| 👟 Running Shoes | $39 per pair | $36 per pair |
💰 DINING OUT
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Dining Out | $9.70 per month | $28 per month |
💰 ENTERTAINMENT
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Cinema Ticket | $0.97 per ticket | $0.97 per ticket |
💰 FOOD & DINING
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | $0.89 per cup | $1.70 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $0.00 per pint | $0.69 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.70 per meal | $2.83 per meal |
| 🍷 Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $11 per meal | $15 per meal |
| 🍔 Fast Food Combo | $2.75 per meal | $3.40 per meal |
| 🍎 Apples | $0.61 per kg | $0.53 per kg |
| 🍞 Bread | $0.05 per loaf | $0.12 per loaf |
| 💧 Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.12 per bottle | $0.15 per bottle |
| 🥛 Milk | $0.34 per liter | $0.36 per liter |
| 🍚 Rice | $1.17 per kg | $1.46 per kg |
| 🥩 Chicken Fillets | $2.30 per kg | $2.26 per kg |
| 🍖 Beef | $5.50 per kg | $6.06 per kg |
💰 GROCERIES
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🛒 Groceries | $28 per month | $97 per month |
💰 HEALTH INSURANCE
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Health Insurance | $2.59 per month | $6.47 per month |
💰 HEALTHCARE
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🩺 Doctor Visit (GP) | $4.45 per visit | $2.83 per visit |
| 💊 Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.46 per purchase | $1.21 per purchase |
💰 HOUSING
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing | $69 per month | $202 per month |
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $125 per month | $283 per month |
| 🏠 Airbnb (1 month) | $234 per month | $687 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $36 per month | $97 per month |
| 🏘️ Coliving Space | $105 per month | $243 per month |
💰 INTERNET & MOBILE
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 📶 Internet & Mobile | $2.26 per month | $3.64 per month |
💰 LEISURE ACTIVITIES
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities | $4.04 per month | $12 per month |
💰 PERSONAL CARE
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 💈 Haircut | $3.07 per visit | $3.64 per visit |
| 👕 Laundry | $0.53 per kg | $0.97 per kg |
💰 SERVICES
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $2.83 per month | $2.02 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $10 per month | $7.28 per month |
| 📶 SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.13 one-time | $4.04 one-time |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership | $15 per month | $15 per month |
| 🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.89 per hour | $6.06 per hour |
💰 TRANSPORTATION
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Transportation | $6.47 per month | $12 per month |
| 🚕 Taxi Start | $0.36 per trip | $1.21 per trip |
| 🚕 Taxi per km | $0.15 per km | $0.36 per km |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $6.06 per month | $9.70 per month |
| 📱 Ride-hailing (5km) | $0.77 per trip | $0.97 per trip |
| 🚘 Gasoline | $0.04 per liter | $0.02 per liter |
| 🛵 Scooter Rental | $0.97 per month | $0.00 per month |
💰 UTILITIES
| Item | Qom | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| 🔌 Utilities | $3.64 per month | $9.70 per month |