- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Canada
- Shiraz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran compared to Abbotsford, Canada

Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 192,535 (C$5.82) | C$15 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 124,295 (C$3.75) | C$9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 52,817 (C$1.60) | C$5.69 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,296 (C$0.79) | C$2.17 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,138 (C$2.42) | C$4.84 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,428 (C$0.83) | C$2.90 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 67,129 (C$2.03) | C$10 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 36,173 (C$1.09) | C$4.00 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 17,628 (C$0.53) | C$3.31 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.07 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,925 (C$0.93) | C$2.51 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,888 (C$0.66) | C$2.07 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 24,746,800 (C$748) | C$1,576 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,497,600 (C$438) | C$1,122 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,428,000 (C$43) | C$109 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,532,800 (C$499) | C$1,019 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,967,300 (C$331) | C$774 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,969,610 (C$60) | C$66 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 478,001 (C$14) | C$40 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 26,625,500 (C$804) | C$377 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (C$151) | C$98 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 102,500 (C$3.10) | C$9 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 116,444 (C$3.52) | C$23 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,918,510 (C$58) | C$59 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,341,200 (C$41) | C$40 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,044,270 (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,086,150 (C$63) | C$92 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 595,000,000 (C$17,975) | C$22,749 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,602 (C$0.29) | C$1.26 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 718,272 (C$22) | C$65 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 160,738 (C$4.86) | C$31 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,564 (C$1.29) | C$8 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 80,000 (C$2.42) | C$20 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 500,000 (C$15) | C$96 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 (C$2.26) | C$6 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 129,048 (C$3.90) | C$3.72 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 155,371 (C$4.69) | C$2.83 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 61,692 (C$1.86) | C$3.09 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 93,465 (C$2.82) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 182,626 (C$5.52) | C$19 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,331 (C$12) | C$46 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133,109 (C$4.02) | C$26 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 983,766 (C$30) | C$101 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,086,570 (C$33) | C$87 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 70,675 (C$2.14) | C$5.53 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 946,585 (C$29) | C$35 | - 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 72,673 (C$2.20) | C$10 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,260
(﷼ 74,820,898)
in Shiraz.
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