Iran's annual housing inflation reached 32.4% in July, with housing costs consuming 60-70% of monthly household expenses, particularly in major cities, according to Iranian news reports.
Iran's housing sector is under severe strain as new data shows annual housing inflation reached 32.4% in July. Housing costs now account for 60-70% of monthly household expenses, with the burden particularly heavy in major cities, according to Iranian news reports.
The housing figures come amid a broader economic crisis in Iran. As The Zioneer reported, the Statistical Center of Iran recorded annual inflation of 87.9% in July, with food prices more than doubling in all 31 provinces. Housing inflation has been a persistent driver of the cost-of-living crisis, with rent and utility costs rising sharply.
The data underscores the erosion of purchasing power for Iranian households, especially as the rial continues to weaken. Previous reports noted that Iran's housing inflation in July was part of a wider trend, with the cost of housing and utilities surging across the country.
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