Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 241,947 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 215,460 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 110,752 (C$3.35) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,295 (C$0.77) | C$1.98 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 90,904 (C$2.75) | C$4.18 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 42,322 (C$1.28) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 75,116 (C$2.27) | C$10 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,782 (C$1.39) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 22,981 (C$0.70) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
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 | ﷼ 40,875 (C$1.24) | C$2.48 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,855 (C$0.60) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 29,432,900 (C$891) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 14,460,600 (C$438) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,298,670 (C$70) | C$133 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 17,778,900 (C$538) | C$1,120 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 11,671,900 (C$353) | C$806 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 2,959,750 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 472,742 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,176,400 (C$913) | C$311 | + 193% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,544,400 (C$319) | C$97 | + 230% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 145,780 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 383,468 (C$12) | C$25 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,649,060 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,066,830 (C$63) | C$39 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,737,610 (C$143) | C$98 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,237,830 (C$98) | C$117 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (C$26,642) | C$22,935 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 (C$0.31) | C$1.39 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 608,738 (C$18) | C$67 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 561,951 (C$17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46,795 (C$1.42) | C$8 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106,119 (C$3.21) | C$22 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (C$2.12) | C$6 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 162,825 (C$4.93) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 148,544 (C$4.50) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 52,532 (C$1.59) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 90,831 (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 170,457 (C$5.16) | C$20 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 492,980 (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 224,899 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (C$30) | C$117 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 961,342 (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 106,320 (C$3.22) | C$5.42 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 36,220,000 (C$1,096) | C$647 | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,120,070 (C$34) | C$35 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 97,253 (C$2.94) | C$11 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,445 (﷼ 113,834,712) in Mashhad.
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