Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

AmolOverall winner

Shiraz is approximately 20% less expensive than Amol based on cost of living including rent. This makes Shiraz a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Shiraz has a FIRE Score of 60/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 51.72, suggesting moderate safety levels.

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

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Iran

Shiraz

Do Not Travel
FIRE60

Iran

Amol

Do Not Travel
FIRE58
Cost
Cost of living index
30.2
Best in row. 28.2
One person, excluding rent
$468/mo
Best in row. $437/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$1,691/mo
Best in row. $1,579/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$419/mo
Best in row. $381/mo
Monthly savings
$2,581/mo
Best in row. $2,619/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $291
$350
1BR, outside centre
$221
Best in row. $211
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $536
$795
3BR, outside centre
Best in row. $321
$356
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 64/100
63/100
Nomad score
30/100
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Retiree score
-
-
Overall score
Best in row. 60/100
58/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
51.7
Best in row. 70
Internet speed
Best in row. 60 Mbps
25 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

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

About these cities

About Amol

Amol is a cheap place to live, with a 1-bedroom in the city center at $350/mo and utilities at just $13/mo, but the average monthly net salary of $223/mo means most locals cannot afford even that. The FIRE score of 83/100 is the standout number here, and a single adult can scrape by on $229/mo in the budget tier, though the humid subtropical climate brings warm, wet summers and occasional flooding. Expats will find a very few community, limited English, and a fair healthcare system, so come only if you are self-sufficient and do not need a crowd.

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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