Cost of living in Torbat-e Heydariyeh, Iran vs Kelowna, Canada (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ [BM] 3,113,382 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,184,698 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,222,268 | - 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 22,000 | ﷼ [BM] 453,688 | - 95% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 58,000 | ﷼ [BM] 740,819 | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 526,607 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 270,000 | ﷼ [BM] 2,390,919 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 40,000 | ﷼ [BM] 598,878 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 352,357 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ﷼ [BM] 614,104 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ﷼ [BM] 3,632,683 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | ﷼ [BM] 492,283 | - 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 5,000 | ﷼ [BM] 490,595 | - 99% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 15,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 365,730,387 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 8,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 321,317,191 | - 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 1,200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 38,905,893 | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ﷼ [BM] 294,482,003 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ﷼ [BM] 213,896,235 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 450,000 | ﷼ [BM] 14,601,946 | - 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 150,000 | ﷼ [BM] 12,027,376 | - 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ﷼ [BM] 86,560,687 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 8,300,000 | ﷼ [BM] 28,329,430 | - 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 66,000 | ﷼ [BM] 2,361,019 | - 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ [BM] 4,735,524 | - | |
Clothes | - 88% | |||
Clothes in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 88% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 1,700,000 | ﷼ [BM] 13,360,200 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 1,900,000 | ﷼ [BM] 15,419,088 | - 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 2,500,000 | ﷼ [BM] 22,777,361 | - 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 900,000 | ﷼ [BM] 23,973,539 | - 96% | |
Transportation | - 90% | |||
Transportation in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 90% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 350,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,087,633,065 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 5,000 | ﷼ [BM] 230,801 | - 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 288,000 | ﷼ [BM] 12,410,477 | - 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ [BM] 4,277,346 | - | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,025,444 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 45,000 | ﷼ [BM] 3,907,917 | - 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ [BM] 19,132,125 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,550,245 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 56,250 | ﷼ [BM] 952,458 | - 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 35,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,290,089 | - 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 30,000 | ﷼ [BM] 994,832 | - 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 22,000 | ﷼ [BM] 462,883 | - 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 150,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,672,106 | - 97% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Torbat-e Heydariyeh (Iran) is 77% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 9,725,354 | - 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 120,000 | ﷼ [BM] 4,930,833 | - 98% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | ﷼ [BM] 23,219,050 | - 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ [BM] 16,286,107 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,762,373 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,005,442 | - 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ﷼ [BM] 1,295,815 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 7,000,000 | ﷼ [BM] 113,744,861 | - 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 750 | ﷼ [BM] 74,783 | - 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 450,000 | ﷼ [BM] 10,067,364 | - 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ [BM] 2,152,635 | - | |
TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$1,388 (﷼ 46,714,952) in Torbat-e Heydariyeh.
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