Cost of living in Mahabad (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (C$5.95) | C$20 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 380,000 (C$11) | C$10 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.49) | C$5.78 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.74) | C$1.98 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 36,000 (C$1.07) | C$4.18 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 13,000 (C$0.39) | C$3.04 | 87% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 40,000 (C$1.19) | C$10 | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.04) | C$4.24 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 13,000 (C$0.39) | C$3.76 | 90% |
| 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 | ||
| ﷼ 30,000 (C$0.89) | C$2.48 | 64% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 10,000 (C$0.30) | C$1.93 | 85% |
| Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 30,000,000 (C$892) | C$2,136 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 20,000,000 (C$595) | C$1,241 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 25,000,000 (C$744) | C$133 | 457% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 18,000,000 (C$535) | C$1,120 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 10,000,000 (C$297) | C$806 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 13,000,000 (C$387) | C$66 | 483% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 150,000 (C$4.46) | C$54 | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 23,000,000 (C$684) | C$311 | 120% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 12,000,000 (C$357) | C$97 | 269% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.49) | C$10 | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 300,000 (C$9) | C$25 | 65% |
| Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 3,000,000 (C$89) | C$60 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 2,000,000 (C$59) | C$39 | 52% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 4,000,000 (C$119) | C$98 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 5,000,000 (C$149) | C$117 | 27% |
| Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (C$35,691) | C$22,942 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 10,000 (C$0.30) | C$1.39 | 79% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | C$67 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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) | ||
| ﷼ 350,000 (C$10) | C$77 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.74) | C$6 | 88% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.74) | C$3.85 | 81% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 (C$2.97) | C$4.28 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 55,000 (C$1.64) | C$3.11 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 60,000 (C$1.78) | C$2.46 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (C$5.95) | C$20 | 70% |
| Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mahabad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 (C$13) | C$52 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 200,000 (C$5.95) | C$26 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 400,000 (C$12) | C$117 | 90% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 950,000 (C$28) | C$96 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | C$5.42 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | C$7 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 30,000,000 (C$892) | C$647 | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 450,000 (C$13) | C$35 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 (C$2.97) | C$11 | 73% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,204 (﷼ 141,339,212) in Mahabad.