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Cost of living in Najaf, Iraq compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Najaf (Iraq) is 38% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,183 Dinar (₨971) | ₨500 | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,343 Dinar (₨471) | ₨375 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,151 Dinar (₨122) | ₨200 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,434 Dinar (₨81) | ₨44 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,869 Dinar (₨162) | ₨50 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 391 Dinar (₨22) | ₨33 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (₨113) | ₨90 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Dinar (₨93) | ₨99 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 891 Dinar (₨50) | ₨43 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (₨283) | ₨165 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Dinar (₨848) | ₨300 | + 183% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,500 Dinar (₨85) | ₨143 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Dinar (₨20) | ₨38 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Najaf (Iraq) is 2% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 415,142 Dinar (₨23,460) | ₨25,413 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Dinar (₨11,302) | ₨17,667 | - 36% | |
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) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
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 | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Najaf (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,413) | ₨4,000 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,000 | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Najaf (Iraq) is 12% 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 (₨25) | ₨73 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,750 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Najaf (Iraq) is 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) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨60 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Najaf (Iraq) is 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 | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Najaf (Iraq) is about the same as in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,752
(1,411,269 Dinar)
in Najaf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Akola.
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