Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

TabrizOverall winner

Latakia is approximately 67% less expensive than Tabriz based on cost of living including rent. This makes Latakia a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Latakia has a FIRE Score of 55/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 35, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Latakia is best suited for digital nomads who prioritize experience over savings.

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Syria

Latakia

Do Not Travel
FIRE55

Iran

Tabriz

Do Not Travel
FIRE56
Cost
Cost of living index
Best in row. 22.4
28.5
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $347/mo
$442/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,254/mo
$1,596/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$330/mo
Best in row. $293/mo
Monthly savings
$2,670/mo
Best in row. $2,707/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $90
$150
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $51
$120
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $247
$370
3BR, outside centre
Best in row. $125
$243
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 69/100
66/100
Nomad score
13/100
Best in row. 18/100
Retiree score
-
-
Overall score
55/100
Best in row. 56/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
35
Best in row. 66.4
Internet speed
14 Mbps
Best in row. 30 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Tabriz

Tabriz is a bargain hunter's dream, with a 1-bedroom in the center at $150/mo and utilities at just $14/mo, but the average local net salary of $233/mo means you had better arrive with remote work or savings. The air quality index of 85 and limited English proficiency will test your patience, and the very few expats make for a lonely social scene. Still, a FIRE score of 81/100 is hard to argue with if you can stomach the trade-offs.

About Iran

Rock-bottom rent under $300/mo suits only the most niche case: someone with existing ties or business reasons to be in Iran who can tolerate a Level 4 do-not-travel advisory and no digital nomad visa or retirement visa path. That cost advantage means little against a low ease-of-access evaluation and limited English-speaking healthcare. Bad fit: anyone prioritizing safety data, easy residency, or an expat support network.

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