Cost of living in Khvoy, Iran vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Khvoy (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (C$4.49) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 75,000 (C$2.25) | C$10 | - 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.50) | C$5.78 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.75) | C$1.98 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 60,000 (C$1.80) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (C$0.90) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (C$2.40) | C$10 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.75) | C$4.24 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.75) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.05) | C$2.48 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 12,000 (C$0.36) | C$1.93 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Khvoy (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,136 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,241 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 750,000 (C$22) | C$133 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 750,000 (C$22) | C$66 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 350,000 (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 50,000,000 (C$1,497) | C$311 | + 381% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 30,000,000 (C$898) | C$97 | + 829% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (C$2.99) | C$10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (C$2.99) | C$25 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Khvoy (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 500,000 (C$15) | C$60 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 750,000 (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 750,000 (C$22) | C$98 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 700,000 (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Khvoy (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (C$0.30) | C$1.39 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Khvoy (Iran) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.05) | C$6 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (C$3.74) | C$3.85 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 40,000 (C$1.20) | C$4.28 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 40,000 (C$1.20) | C$3.11 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (C$2.99) | C$20 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Khvoy (Iran) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$52 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 150,000 (C$4.49) | C$26 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 350,000 (C$10) | C$96 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 75,000 (C$2.25) | C$5.42 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 100,000,000 (C$2,994) | C$647 | + 363% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 500,000 (C$15) | C$35 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 75,000 (C$2.25) | C$11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,551 (﷼ 151,977,417) in Khvoy.
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