Equipment
68٪The largest share, around half the project. Motor, control panel and drive, guide rails, landing doors, cabin, ropes, governor and buffers. This part tracks the currency and steel markets directly and moves the most.
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Elevator Price Calculator — Installation Cost in Iran
A complete elevator installation for a residential building with 5 stops and 6-person capacity costs roughly 1,797 to 2,287 million toman as of September 2026. That covers equipment, shaft steelwork, installation and commissioning, and the national standard certificate. The final figure depends on drive type, door type, and cabin design.
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Start estimatingEstimated cost: 1,797 to 2,287 million toman
Cabin view: Standard finish, 6 person, Automatic doors, 5 stops
Project details
Building use
Number of stops
A 4-storey building with parking usually has 5 stops.
Capacity
Door type
Drive system
Cabin grade
Patterned steel, mirror, handrail
Included in price
Estimated cost
Residential · 5 stops · 6 person · Gearless MRL
- Equipment1,384
- Shaft steelwork205
- Installation and commissioning246
- Standard and inspection22
- VAT186
This is an estimate, not a formal quotation. A firm price follows a free site visit and shaft measurement.
Real cabins at the “Standard” level
Atlas Asanbar catalog cabins that match this choice.
Motors that fit this choice
Gearless MRL for a 6 person car, rated 450 kg. One model per brand, the closest fit to this capacity.
Space the building must provide
With this configuration the shaft needs at least these dimensions. Figures are approximate; the supplier drawing governs.
- Shaft size
- 1,350×1,400mm
- Pit depth
- 1,400mm
- Overhead height
- 3,800mm
- Travel height
- 12m
Compare drive systems
Same building, drive system changed.
Annual maintenance cost
24million toman
Estimated timeline
45 to 60 days from contract to inspection
Why this price?14 items counted in this estimate
- Cabin and counterweight guide rails12 length
- Landing doors5 unit
- Cabin door1 unit
- Cabin shell and interior finish1 set
- Gearless machine1 unit
- Control panel and drive1 unit
- Overspeed governor and safety gear1 set
- Suspension ropes4 rope
- Pit buffers2 piece
- Landing call stations and cabin panel6 piece
- Travel cable and shaft wiring1 set
- Shaft steel structure5 floor
- Installation, alignment and commissioning1 project
- Technical inspection and standard certificate1 stage
Unit prices vary by brand and market availability and are stated in the formal quotation.
How much does each unit pay?
In a multi-unit building this total is divided between owners. A cost-split tool is coming soon.
Elevator price by capacity
| Capacity | Price range (toman) |
|---|---|
| 4 person300 kg | 1,683 to 2,141 million toman |
| 6 person450 kg | 1,797 to 2,287 million toman |
| 8 person600 kg | 1,975 to 2,513 million toman |
| 10 person800 kg | 2,211 to 2,813 million toman |
Elevator price by number of stops
| Stops | Price range (toman) |
|---|---|
| 2 stops | 1,312 to 1,670 million toman |
| 3 stops | 1,474 to 1,876 million toman |
| 4 stops | 1,636 to 2,082 million toman |
| 5 stops | 1,797 to 2,287 million toman |
| 6 stops | 1,959 to 2,493 million toman |
| 8 stops | 2,282 to 2,904 million toman |
| 10 stops | 2,605 to 3,315 million toman |
Price by drive system
| Drive system | Price range (toman) |
|---|---|
| Geared traction | 1,396 to 1,776 million toman |
| Gearless traction | 1,748 to 2,224 million toman |
| Gearless MRL | 1,797 to 2,287 million toman |
| Hydraulic | 1,746 to 2,222 million toman |
Elevator shaft dimensions by capacity
| Capacity | Car size | Shaft size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 person | 900×1,000 mm | 1,250×1,150 mm |
| 6 person | 1,000×1,250 mm | 1,350×1,400 mm |
| 8 person | 1,100×1,400 mm | 1,450×1,550 mm |
| 10 person | 1,350×1,400 mm | 1,700×1,550 mm |
Pit depth and overhead height depend on the drive system: about 1,400 and 3,800 mm for gearless MRL, and about 1,100 and 3,400 mm for hydraulic.
Annual maintenance cost
| Stops | Annual cost (toman) |
|---|---|
| 2 stops | 24 million toman |
| 3 stops | 24 million toman |
| 4 stops | 24 million toman |
| 5 stops | 24 million toman |
| 6 stops | 28 million toman |
| 8 stops | 38 million toman |
| 10 stops | 47 million toman |
What makes up the cost of an elevator?
Shaft steelwork
10٪The steel structure inside the shaft that rails and doors mount to. It scales with the number of floors, and disappears entirely if the building structure already provides it.
Installation and commissioning
12٪Crew labour: rail alignment, door fitting, cabin assembly, wiring and final adjustment. Partly fixed, partly per stop.
Standard and inspection
1٪Technical inspection by an approved body and issue of the national standard certificate. Without it the elevator cannot legally be put into service and the building cannot obtain its completion certificate.
VAT
9٪10 percent on the contract value. It is frequently left out of phone quotes and appears later on the invoice.
What changes the price of an elevator?
- Number of stops has the biggest effect — each stop adds a landing door, rail, and wiring.
- Cabin capacity sets shaft dimensions, motor power, and structural load.
- Drive system changes both price and whether a machine room is needed.
- Component brand — Iranian, Chinese, and European parts differ substantially.
- Cabin grade, from plain steel to bespoke design with stone and cove lighting.
- Currency and steel prices move equipment cost month to month, which is why the update date on this page matters.
Frequently asked questions about elevator prices
How much does an elevator cost in Iran?
A complete installation for a residential building with 5 stops and 6-person capacity is estimated at 1,797 to 2,287 million toman as of September 2026, covering equipment, shaft steelwork, installation, the standard certificate, and VAT.
How much does a 4-person elevator cost?
A 4-person, 300 kg elevator in a 5-stop building is estimated at 1,683 to 2,141 million toman. This capacity suits smaller residential buildings with a limited number of units.
How much does a 6-person elevator cost?
A 6-person, 450 kg elevator is the most common choice in Iranian residential buildings and is estimated at 1,797 to 2,287 million toman for 5 stops.
How much does an 8-person elevator cost?
An 8-person, 600 kg elevator for 5 stops is estimated at 1,975 to 2,513 million toman. This capacity is recommended for high-traffic and office buildings.
What is the price difference between gearless and geared elevators?
In the same building a gearless system costs about 25 percent more than a geared one, but uses less electricity, runs quieter, and stops more smoothly. Over time the energy saving offsets much of the initial difference.
How does a machine-room-less elevator affect price?
A gearless MRL elevator costs around 29 percent more than a geared system, but removes the need to build a machine room on the roof. In many projects the saving on construction offsets the difference.
How much does shaft steelwork cost?
Shaft steelwork for a 5-stop building is estimated at about 205 million toman, roughly 10 percent of the project. If the structure was built with the shaft in place, this cost disappears.
How much does the standard certificate cost?
Technical inspection and issue of the standard certificate for a 5-stop building is estimated at about 22 million toman. Without it the elevator cannot legally operate and the municipality will not issue a completion certificate.
How much is annual elevator maintenance?
A one-year monthly service contract for a five-stop residential building with automatic doors runs about 24 million toman a year. The syndicate rate card prices this per stop and by building group, not by car capacity, and buildings with fewer than five stops are still billed at the five-stop rate.
How long does installation take?
From contract signature to inspection readiness typically takes 45 to 60 working days, depending on shaft readiness, parts availability, and building power.
Is this the final price?
No. The figure on this page is an estimate, not a quotation. A firm price follows a free site visit measuring shaft dimensions, overhead height, and pit depth. Atlas Asanbar Arsh provides this visit free in Karaj and Tehran.
Why is the price shown as a range?
Elevator equipment prices track currency and steel markets, and component brands differ substantially. Quoting one exact figure for a project that has not been surveyed is not realistic; a range gives a more honest picture.