Studies show that the cost of providing essential food items for a family of four in May 2026 exceeded 210 million rials (approximately $117), accounting for 71.5% of the minimum wage. The figure was 53.9% in May 2025, indicating increasing pressure on the living standards of low-income households. The state-run Donya-e-Eqtesad newspaper reported on Sunday, … Continue reading Food Basket Share Reaches 71% of Iranian Workers’ Minimum Wage