Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 241,947 (C$7) | C$20 | 65% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 215,460 (C$6) | C$10 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 110,752 (C$3.29) | C$5.78 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 25,295 (C$0.75) | C$1.98 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 90,904 (C$2.70) | C$4.18 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 42,322 (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | 59% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 75,116 (C$2.23) | C$10 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 45,782 (C$1.36) | C$4.24 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 22,981 (C$0.68) | 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$1.21) | C$2.48 | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 19,855 (C$0.59) | C$1.93 | 70% |
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 29,432,900 (C$874) | C$2,136 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 14,460,600 (C$429) | C$1,241 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 2,298,670 (C$68) | C$133 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 17,778,900 (C$528) | C$1,120 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 11,671,900 (C$346) | C$806 | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 2,959,750 (C$88) | C$66 | 32% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 472,742 (C$14) | C$54 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 30,176,400 (C$896) | C$311 | 188% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 10,544,400 (C$313) | C$97 | 224% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 145,780 (C$4.33) | C$10 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 383,468 (C$11) | C$25 | 55% |
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 1,649,060 (C$49) | C$60 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 2,066,830 (C$61) | C$39 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 4,737,610 (C$141) | C$98 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 3,237,830 (C$96) | C$117 | 18% |
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 880,390,000 (C$26,135) | C$22,942 | 14% |
| 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 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ﷼ 561,951 (C$17) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 46,795 (C$1.39) | C$8 | 83% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 106,119 (C$3.15) | C$22 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | C$77 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 70,000 (C$2.08) | C$6 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 162,825 (C$4.83) | C$3.85 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 148,544 (C$4.41) | C$4.28 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 52,532 (C$1.56) | C$3.11 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 90,831 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 170,457 (C$5.06) | C$20 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Mashhad (Iran) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 492,980 (C$15) | C$52 | 72% |
| 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 | 75% |
| 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$3.16) | C$5.42 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | C$7 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 36,220,000 (C$1,075) | C$647 | 66% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ﷼ 7,000 (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 1,120,070 (C$33) | C$35 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 97,253 (C$2.89) | C$11 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,218 (﷼ 108,418,391) in Mashhad.