- Cost of Living
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- Torbat-e Heydariyeh
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Cost of living in Torbat-e Heydariyeh, Iran compared to Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | C$15 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | C$9 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.53) | C$5.69 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 (C$0.67) | C$2.17 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 58,000 (C$1.77) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.07) | C$2.90 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 270,000 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (C$1.22) | C$4.00 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.07) | C$3.31 | - 68% | |
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 | ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.76) | C$2.51 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (C$0.15) | C$2.07 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (C$459) | C$1,576 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (C$245) | C$1,122 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,200,000 (C$37) | C$109 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,019 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$774 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 450,000 (C$14) | C$66 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (C$4.59) | C$40 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | C$377 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,300,000 (C$254) | C$98 | + 158% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 66,000 (C$2.02) | C$9 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,700,000 (C$52) | C$59 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,900,000 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (C$76) | C$93 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 900,000 (C$28) | C$92 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 350,000,000 (C$10,702) | C$22,749 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,000 (C$0.15) | C$1.27 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 288,000 (C$9) | C$65 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45,000 (C$1.38) | C$20 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 56,250 (C$1.72) | C$3.72 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.07) | C$2.83 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 30,000 (C$0.92) | C$3.09 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22,000 (C$0.67) | C$2.46 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (C$4.59) | C$19 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (C$6) | C$46 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 (C$3.67) | C$26 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200,000 (C$6) | C$101 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$87 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.53) | C$5.53 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 7,000,000 (C$214) | C$549 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (C$0.02) | C$1.04 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (C$14) | C$35 | - 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,989
(﷼ 65,046,318)
in Torbat-e Heydariyeh.
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