Cost of living in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 12% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 ₨ (3,861 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,500 ₨ (6,436 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,200 ₨ (5,149 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 217% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ₨ (3,218 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | 600 ₨ (2,574 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 849 ₨ (3,641 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (4,291 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 ₨ (6,436 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (2,145 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 480 ₨ (2,059 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 ₨ (665 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 43% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 101,650 ₨ (436,135 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 800,000 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 ₨ (85,811 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 866,667 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 650,000 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,500 ₨ (32,179 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 ₨ (10,726 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 65,000 ₨ (278,886 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 300,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,500 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₨ (23,598 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 ₨ (32,179 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₨ (15,017 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | - 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ₨ (21,453 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 24,000,000 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 613 Dinar | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 10,427 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,200 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,700 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 26,667 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,600 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,500 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,650 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,417 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 8,667 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 31,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 22,500 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,750 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 50 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 35,000 Dinar | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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