Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 50% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 314,253 (C$9) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 225,177 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 98,607 (C$2.97) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 40,537 (C$1.22) | C$2.54 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,347 (C$2.90) | C$3.95 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 41,259 (C$1.24) | C$4.50 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 99,438 (C$2.99) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 67,386 (C$2.03) | C$3.70 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 26,719 (C$0.80) | C$1.89 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$4.03 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 38,744 (C$1.17) | C$2.41 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 30,189 (C$0.91) | C$2.59 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 40,587,200 (C$1,221) | C$1,585 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,841,400 (C$657) | C$1,071 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,009,960 (C$60) | C$229 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 26,391,200 (C$794) | C$1,130 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 21,385,600 (C$643) | C$843 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,295,480 (C$99) | C$156 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 745,472 (C$22) | C$79 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 32,045,300 (C$964) | C$377 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,286,800 (C$460) | C$156 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 190,124 (C$5.72) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,000 (C$6) | C$18 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,804,600 (C$54) | C$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,670,820 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,090,920 (C$123) | C$118 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,391,100 (C$72) | C$124 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 903,975,000 (C$27,190) | C$26,886 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,487 (C$0.32) | C$1.22 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 677,179 (C$20) | C$63 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$26 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 44,185 (C$1.33) | C$9 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 116,667 (C$3.51) | C$21 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,753 (C$17) | C$75 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 (C$2.25) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,970 (C$4.15) | C$4.96 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 133,919 (C$4.03) | C$5.31 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,684 (C$1.83) | C$2.57 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 99,836 (C$3.00) | C$2.73 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 199,397 (C$6.00) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,045 (C$12) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 169,301 (C$5.09) | C$27 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,056,290 (C$32) | C$131 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,205,710 (C$36) | C$91 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,252 (C$2.74) | C$4.59 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 56,645,400 (C$1,704) | C$757 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 25,176 (C$0.76) | C$0.17 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,010,840 (C$30) | C$66 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 82,729 (C$2.49) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,800 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$3,004 (﷼ 99,860,248) in Shiraz.
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