- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Canada
- Mashhad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 194,862 (C$6) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 185,181 (C$5.81) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 70,250 (C$2.20) | C$5.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 24,707 (C$0.77) | C$2.05 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 77,879 (C$2.44) | C$4.81 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,707 (C$0.81) | C$2.90 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 72,609 (C$2.28) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 41,344 (C$1.30) | C$4.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 20,165 (C$0.63) | C$3.34 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.36 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 33,695 (C$1.06) | C$2.41 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 14,446 (C$0.45) | C$2.01 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 25,727,100 (C$807) | C$1,651 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 13,893,100 (C$436) | C$1,142 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,162,540 (C$68) | C$102 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,380,900 (C$514) | C$1,038 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 9,755,360 (C$306) | C$779 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,301,760 (C$104) | C$66 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 475,318 (C$15) | C$39 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,549,000 (C$644) | C$351 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,411,290 (C$295) | C$86 | + 242% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 114,606 (C$3.59) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 351,271 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,429,680 (C$45) | C$59 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,936,180 (C$61) | C$40 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,456,500 (C$108) | C$93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,929,350 (C$92) | C$92 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (C$27,605) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,178 (C$0.32) | C$1.27 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 297,725 (C$9) | C$67 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 533,365 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36,513 (C$1.14) | C$8 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 98,459 (C$3.09) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (C$2.19) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 142,560 (C$4.47) | C$3.72 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 127,685 (C$4.00) | C$2.83 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 34,316 (C$1.08) | C$3.09 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 71,758 (C$2.25) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 155,669 (C$4.88) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 378,763 (C$12) | C$46 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 198,630 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 284,569 (C$9) | C$101 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 788,352 (C$25) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 94,330 (C$2.96) | C$5.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 29,527,300 (C$926) | C$549 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 618,030 (C$19) | C$35 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 81,358 (C$2.55) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 556 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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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$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,533
(﷼ 80,780,705)
in Mashhad.
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