Iran’s worsening cost of living crisis is reshaping the future for many young people, forcing difficult trade-offs between ambition and survival. Rising expenses are squeezing household budgets, leaving fewer resources for education, career opportunities, and basic necessities. The economic strain is pushing some to delay major life decisions, while others are reconsidering long-held aspirations in the face of financial uncertainty. For a generation already navigating political and social challenges, the pressure of daily survival now looms as one of their greatest obstacles.
Iran's cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.
