Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 241,830 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 232,058 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 110,775 (C$3.35) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 28,342 (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 100,255 (C$3.03) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 47,884 (C$1.45) | C$3.17 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 95,515 (C$2.89) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 49,812 (C$1.51) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,585 (C$0.77) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 43,296 (C$1.31) | C$2.48 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 26,489 (C$0.80) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 38,427,300 (C$1,162) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,200,700 (C$611) | C$1,233 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,020,780 (C$91) | C$124 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,651,400 (C$564) | C$1,120 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 39,769,700 (C$1,202) | C$805 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,383,950 (C$193) | C$66 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 625,836 (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,176,400 (C$912) | C$311 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,232,700 (C$370) | C$97 | + 282% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 502,200 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 408,981 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,689,170 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,292,820 (C$69) | C$39 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,085,990 (C$154) | C$98 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,238,320 (C$98) | C$117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 950,650,000 (C$28,737) | C$22,942 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,741 (C$0.32) | C$1.40 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,241,460 (C$38) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 189,584 (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 490,160 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 111,603 (C$3.37) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,545 (C$5.31) | C$3.85 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 183,884 (C$5.56) | C$4.33 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 75,409 (C$2.28) | C$3.16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,095 (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 242,982 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mashhad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 576,819 (C$17) | C$51 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 240,000 (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,064,330 (C$32) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 114,576 (C$3.46) | C$5.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 36,220,000 (C$1,095) | 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 | ﷼ 1,568,050 (C$47) | C$37 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,347 (C$3.97) | C$11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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