Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 47% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 314,253 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 225,177 ($5.35) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 98,607 ($2.34) | $4.29 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 40,537 ($0.96) | $0.81 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,347 ($2.29) | $2.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 41,259 ($0.98) | $3.13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 99,438 ($2.36) | $5.90 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 67,386 ($1.60) | $3.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 26,719 ($0.63) | $1.79 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.30 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 38,744 ($0.92) | $1.75 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 30,189 ($0.72) | $2.15 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 40,587,200 ($964) | $2,284 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,841,400 ($519) | $1,640 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,009,960 ($48) | $119 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 26,391,200 ($627) | $1,597 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 21,385,600 ($508) | $1,097 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,295,480 ($78) | $86 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 745,472 ($18) | $52 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 32,045,300 ($761) | $302 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,286,800 ($363) | $149 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 190,124 ($4.52) | $10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.75) | $34 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,804,600 ($43) | $54 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,670,820 ($40) | $59 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,090,920 ($97) | $92 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,391,100 ($57) | $200 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 903,975,000 ($21,470) | $21,600 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,487 ($0.25) | $0.64 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 677,179 ($16) | $121 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 44,185 ($1.05) | $8 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 116,667 ($2.77) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,753 ($13) | $117 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 ($1.78) | $7 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,970 ($3.28) | $2.86 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 133,919 ($3.18) | $5.56 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,684 ($1.44) | $3.20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 99,836 ($2.37) | $1.78 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 199,397 ($4.74) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,045 ($9) | $42 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 169,301 ($4.02) | $24 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,056,290 ($25) | $276 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,205,710 ($29) | $67 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,252 ($2.17) | $4.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 56,645,400 ($1,345) | $460 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 25,176 ($0.60) | $0.65 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,010,840 ($24) | $74 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 82,729 ($1.96) | $7 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,278 (﷼ 138,035,169) in Shiraz.
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