- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Iran
- Shiraz
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 192,535 | ﷼ 150,000 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 124,295 | ﷼ 250,000 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 52,817 | ﷼ 60,000 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,296 | ﷼ 23,333 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,138 | ﷼ 41,333 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,428 | ﷼ 30,000 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 67,129 | ﷼ 93,333 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 36,173 | ﷼ 35,000 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 17,628 | ﷼ 31,667 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,925 | ﷼ 27,870 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,888 | ﷼ 14,719 | + 49% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 24,746,800 | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,497,600 | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,428,000 | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,532,800 | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,967,300 | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,969,610 | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 478,001 | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 26,625,500 | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 102,500 | ﷼ 150,000 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 116,444 | ﷼ 154,583 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,918,510 | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,341,200 | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,044,270 | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,086,150 | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 35% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 595,000,000 | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,602 | ﷼ 9,801 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 718,272 | ﷼ 283,333 | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 160,738 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 3% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,564 | ﷼ 71,667 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 80,000 | ﷼ 110,000 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 | ﷼ 153,967 | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 | ﷼ 200,000 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 129,048 | ﷼ 91,667 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 155,371 | ﷼ 177,155 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 61,692 | ﷼ 96,667 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 93,465 | ﷼ 64,049 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 182,626 | ﷼ 150,000 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 11% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,331 | ﷼ 368,227 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133,109 | ﷼ 130,000 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 983,766 | ﷼ 433,333 | + 127% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,086,570 | ﷼ 717,668 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 70,675 | ﷼ 56,667 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 1,000 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 946,585 | ﷼ 651,615 | + 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 72,673 | ﷼ 93,333 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 66,200,000
in Abadan
you would need to make just about ﷼ 60,558,103
in Shiraz.
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