- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Iraq
- Mokp'o
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mokp'o, South Korea compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mokp'o (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩15,000 (16,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (6,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,000 (3,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,000 (3,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩9,000 (9,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩20,000 (22,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩12,000 (13,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩8,000 (8,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,800 (1,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩20,000 (22,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩4,000 (4,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,000 (4,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Mokp'o (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩2,200,000 (2,435,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩250,000 (276,739 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩15,000 (16,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mokp'o (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩35,000 (38,743 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mokp'o (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,800 (1,993 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mokp'o (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (4,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩7,000 (7,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩2,000 (2,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,000 (4,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩10,000 (11,070 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mokp'o (South Korea) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩20,000 (22,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩20,000 (22,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩50,000 (55,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩9,000 (9,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩6,000 (6,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,000 (3,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩150,000 (166,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.107
IQD
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Mokp'o (South Korea) is 23% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 9,699,908 Dinar
(₩8,762,687)
in Mokp'o
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,860,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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