Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran vs Mexico City, Mexico
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 314,253 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 234 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 225,177 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 116 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 98,607 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 51 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 40,537 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,347 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 36 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 41,259 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 99,438 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 73 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 67,386 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 39 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 26,719 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 239 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 38,744 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 30,189 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 40,587,200 (Mex$ 19,244) | Mex$ 25,595 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,841,400 (Mex$ 10,356) | Mex$ 14,372 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,009,960 (Mex$ 953) | Mex$ 949 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 26,391,200 (Mex$ 12,513) | Mex$ 17,996 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 21,385,600 (Mex$ 10,140) | Mex$ 8,591 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,295,480 (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 702 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 745,472 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 376 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 32,045,300 (Mex$ 15,194) | Mex$ 6,941 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,286,800 (Mex$ 7,248) | Mex$ 2,011 | + 260% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 190,124 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 109 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,000 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 114 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,804,600 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 886 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,670,820 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 700 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,090,920 (Mex$ 1,940) | Mex$ 1,607 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,391,100 (Mex$ 1,134) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 20% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 903,975,000 (Mex$ 428,603) | Mex$ 375,534 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,487 (Mex$ 4.97) | Mex$ 20 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 677,179 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 424 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 44,185 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 81 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 116,667 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 167 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,753 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 702 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 76 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,970 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 133,919 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 63 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,684 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 99,836 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 199,397 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 312 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 32% more expensive than in Mexico City (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,045 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 418 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 169,301 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 165 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,056,290 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 909 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,205,710 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 881 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 159 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,252 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 74 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 56,645,400 (Mex$ 26,857) | Mex$ 11,283 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 25,176 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 1.74 | + 585% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,010,840 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 1,444 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 82,729 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 65 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,101 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Mexico City (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 83,000 in Mexico City you would need to make just about Mex$ 76,908 (﷼ 162,208,310) in Shiraz.
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