- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Canada
- Mashhad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Abbotsford, Canada
WARNING!
Mashhad has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 155,078 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 86,421 (C$3.58) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 52,602 (C$2.18) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 40,352 (C$1.67) | C$2.38 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 47,353 (C$1.96) | C$4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 39,523 (C$1.64) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 79,711 (C$3.31) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,673 (C$1.60) | C$3.73 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,250 (C$0.67) | C$2.90 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15,000 (C$0.62) | C$2.89 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 548,596 (C$23) | C$16 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 32,438 (C$1.35) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 17,916 (C$0.74) | C$1.76 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 22,954,200 (C$952) | C$1,145 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,505,300 (C$436) | C$990 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,198,760 (C$91) | C$117 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 18,875,900 (C$783) | C$919 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,967,040 (C$372) | C$695 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 913,533 (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 305,503 (C$13) | C$39 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,561,600 (C$853) | C$392 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,986,000 (C$497) | C$111 | + 349% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32,834 (C$1.36) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 72,106 (C$2.99) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,485,070 (C$62) | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,037,970 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,302,480 (C$95) | C$95 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,121,260 (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,445,780,000 (C$59,957) | C$22,684 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,575 (C$0.44) | C$1.19 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 298,470 (C$12) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 45,668 (C$1.89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 43,792 (C$1.82) | C$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 119,259 (C$4.95) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 244,828 (C$10) | C$85 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 58,119 (C$2.41) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 157,276 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 134,478 (C$5.58) | C$3.90 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 41,535 (C$1.72) | C$3.21 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 79,111 (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,611 (C$5.83) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 338,553 (C$14) | C$43 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 153,146 (C$6) | C$27 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 315,030 (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 729,336 (C$30) | C$93 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 99,088 (C$4.11) | C$5.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.57 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 6,270,500 (C$260) | C$141 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 861 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 774,087 (C$32) | C$34 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 86,147 (C$3.57) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,063
(﷼ 49,738,177)
in Mashhad.
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