Cost of living in Shiraz is 18% lower than in Aleppo (without rent).
Rent in Shiraz is 68% more expensive than in Aleppo.
Cost of living including rent in Shiraz is 3% higher than in Aleppo.
Food in Shiraz is 12% cheaper than in Aleppo.
Transport in Shiraz is 80% cheaper than in Aleppo.
| Shiraz | Aleppo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shiraz | Aleppo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.49 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.01 $ | 1.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.21 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 5.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.26 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.79 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 3.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 2.37 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.87 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.2 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.77 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.64 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.97 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.4 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.3 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ | 69.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 377 $ | 157 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 81.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 518 $ | 189 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,277 $ | 696 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,601 $ | 294 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 222 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.38 % | 18.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.99 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 28.8 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.9 $ | 24.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 69.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,159 $ | 3,123 $ |