Cost of living in Torbat-e Heydariyeh, Iran vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | C$20 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | C$10 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.51) | C$5.78 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 22,000 (C$0.67) | C$1.98 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 58,000 (C$1.76) | C$4.18 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.06) | C$3.04 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 270,000 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.06) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
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 | ﷼ 25,000 (C$0.76) | C$2.48 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (C$0.15) | C$1.93 | - 92% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 15,000,000 (C$454) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (C$242) | C$1,241 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,200,000 (C$36) | C$133 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
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$4.54) | C$54 | - 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,300,000 (C$251) | C$97 | + 160% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 66,000 (C$2.00) | C$10 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,700,000 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,900,000 (C$57) | C$39 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (C$76) | C$98 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 900,000 (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 350,000,000 (C$10,592) | C$22,935 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,000 (C$0.15) | C$1.39 | - 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 288,000 (C$9) | C$67 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 52% 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$1.36) | C$22 | - 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 56,250 (C$1.70) | C$3.85 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 35,000 (C$1.06) | C$4.28 | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 30,000 (C$0.91) | C$3.11 | - 71% | |
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$4.54) | C$20 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (C$6) | C$52 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 (C$3.63) | C$26 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200,000 (C$6) | C$117 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (C$1.51) | C$5.42 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 7,000,000 (C$212) | C$647 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (C$14) | C$35 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,906 (﷼ 96,018,043) in Torbat-e Heydariyeh.
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