- Cost of Living
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- Najaf
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Cost of living in Najaf, Iraq compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Najaf (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,461 Dinar (₨697) | ₨500 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,716 Dinar (₨348) | ₨375 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,771 Dinar (₨168) | ₨200 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,363 Dinar (₨83) | ₨44 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,471 Dinar (₨150) | ₨50 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨33 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,171 Dinar (₨132) | ₨90 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,480 Dinar (₨90) | ₨99 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 686 Dinar (₨42) | ₨43 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Dinar (₨213) | ₨165 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Dinar (₨912) | ₨300 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,373 Dinar (₨83) | ₨143 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 842 Dinar (₨51) | ₨38 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Najaf (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 422,000 Dinar (₨25,663) | ₨25,413 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Dinar (₨12,162) | ₨17,667 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨6,525 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨15,137 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,500 Dinar (₨2,889) | ₨1,000 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨25,500 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨900 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Najaf (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,216) | ₨2,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,000 Dinar (₨2,128) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,520) | ₨4,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,824) | ₨4,000 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Najaf (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (₨27) | ₨74 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Dinar (₨912) | ₨2,750 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Najaf (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,216) | ₨500 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (₨182) | ₨160 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (₨61) | ₨60 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Najaf (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨385 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 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 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (₨2,432) | ₨1,000 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Najaf (Iraq) is about the same as in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨80,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨77,640
(1,276,728 Dinar)
in Najaf.
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