- Cost of Living
- Slovakia
- Iraq
- Žilina
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Žilina, Slovakia compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Žilina (Slovakia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.19 (7,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.72 (6,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (4,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (1,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.08 (3,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (2,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (6,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.12 (1,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (2,216 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (1,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.40 (4,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.20 (1,754 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.35 (505 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Žilina (Slovakia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €558 (812,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €374 (545,085 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (207,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €373 (544,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (437,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (101,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (18,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €389 (567,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (115,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.82 (8,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Žilina (Slovakia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 (80,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (37,384 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (91,491 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (117,974 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Žilina (Slovakia) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,154 (29,376,807 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (1,725 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 210% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €19 (27,410 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Žilina (Slovakia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.06 (7,381 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (5,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (5,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (5,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (2,271 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (2,570 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (10,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Žilina (Slovakia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (21,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (18,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €23 (32,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €26 (37,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.77 (5,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.65 (2,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.13 (1,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (140 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (38,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.37 (4,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Žilina (Slovakia) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,470,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,617,575 Dinar
(€1,110)
in Žilina.
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