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Qarchak
City in Tehran, Iran
Overview
Qarchak is a growing suburb southeast of Tehran, known for its lively markets and authentic everyday life. The city is less touristy, offering a unique opportunity to experience life in an Iranian satellite city. It's a hub for local trade, with a warm, community-focused culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iran
Province
Tehran
Population
231,075
Time Zone
Asia/Tehran
Coordinates
35.43°, 51.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$449
Local Cost
$287
Local Income
$230
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
333 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
73
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
69
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
THR
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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