- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Kimberley
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kimberley, South Africa compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 146 (14,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (5,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (3,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 13 (1,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (2,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 21 (2,029 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 47 (4,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (1,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 27 (2,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 19 (1,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 70 (6,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (793 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,868 (1,260,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,763 (956,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,656 (162,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 10,178 (997,051 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 7,187 (704,059 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,207 (118,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 719 (70,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,804 (568,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (139,432 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 72 (7,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 21 (2,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 942 (92,312 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 1,160 (113,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,477 (144,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,115 (109,242 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Kimberley (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 382,018 (37,424,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (1,293 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 499 (48,846 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 63 (6,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 211 (20,681 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 387 (37,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 50 (4,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 40 (3,959 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 53 (5,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (2,431 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 10 (976 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 179 (17,519 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kimberley (South Africa) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 375 (36,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 153 (15,014 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 506 (49,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 487 (47,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 123 (12,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 46 (4,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 34 (3,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R 17,000 (1,665,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.50 (147 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 476 (46,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 38 (3,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on December 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
97.966
IQD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Kimberley (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,880,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 2,987,396 Dinar
(R 30,494)
in Kimberley.
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