- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- United Arab Emirates
- Karbala
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karbala, Iraq compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Dirham 23 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 Dinar (Dirham 0.47) | Dirham 5.23 | - 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 4.25 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.19 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Dinar (Dirham 31) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dirham 5.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 3.17 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,414 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,609 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 388 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 317 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,125 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 497 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 195 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 186 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 271 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 233 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 85,506 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 1.75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 219 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 217 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karbala (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,690
(4,663,664 Dinar)
in Karbala.
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