Cost of living in Shiraz, Iran vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 314,253 (212 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 225,177 (152 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 98,607 (67 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 40,537 (27 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 96,347 (65 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 41,259 (28 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 99,438 (67 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 67,386 (46 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 26,719 (18 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 45 NT$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 427 NT$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 38,744 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 30,189 (20 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 31% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 40,587,200 (27,426 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 21,841,400 (14,759 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,009,960 (1,358 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 26,391,200 (17,833 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 21,385,600 (14,451 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,295,480 (2,227 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 745,472 (504 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 32,045,300 (21,654 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15,286,800 (10,330 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 203% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 190,124 (128 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,000 (135 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,804,600 (1,219 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,670,820 (1,129 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,090,920 (2,764 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,391,100 (1,616 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 43% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 903,975,000 (610,841 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,487 (7 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 677,179 (458 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 44,185 (30 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 116,667 (79 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 548,753 (371 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 74,816 (51 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,970 (93 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 133,919 (90 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,684 (41 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 99,836 (67 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 199,397 (135 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 41% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 397,045 (268 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 169,301 (114 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,056,290 (714 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,205,710 (815 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 275 NT$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 91,252 (62 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 56 NT$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 56,645,400 (38,277 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 25,176 (17 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,010,840 (683 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 82,729 (56 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 171 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 49,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 43,597 NT$ (﷼ 64,517,917) in Shiraz.
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