- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Iraq
- Poltava
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poltava, Ukraine compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81₴ (3,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67₴ (3,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33₴ (1,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16₴ (713 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23₴ (1,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43₴ (1,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80₴ (3,622 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (1,035 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7₴ (296 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13₴ (605 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (5,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20₴ (906 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15₴ (679 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,112₴ (231,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500₴ (158,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 562₴ (25,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,162₴ (550,633 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000₴ (135,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497₴ (22,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 126₴ (5,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800₴ (36,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600₴ (27,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,998₴ (271,570 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500₴ (22,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Poltava (Ukraine) is 55% cheaper 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 | 18₴ (815 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250₴ (11,319 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
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 | 15₴ (679 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10₴ (453 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100₴ (4,528 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 | 500₴ (22,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50₴ (2,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15₴ (679 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20₴ (906 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50₴ (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300₴ (13,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25₴ (1,131 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
45.277
IQD
/
UAH
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Cost of living in Poltava (Ukraine) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
645,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 291,017 Dinar
(6,428₴)
in Poltava.
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