- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Botshabelo
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botshabelo, South Africa compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botshabelo (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 1.00 (87 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 1.00 (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 20 (1,736 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 1.00 (87 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 96% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Botshabelo (South Africa) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Botshabelo (South Africa) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Botshabelo (South Africa) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 1.00 (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Botshabelo (South Africa) is in Al `Amarah (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 | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Botshabelo (South Africa) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.00 (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2015.
Exchange rate:
86.791
IQD
/
ZAR
Do you live in Al `Amarah? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 19% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 17% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Osaka is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Botshabelo (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
5,600 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 4,425 Dinar
(R 51)
in Botshabelo.
Recent Prices Added
- One-way ticket in public transport in Bangalore costs ₨25 (2 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Riyadh costs ﷼ 250 (3 minutes ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, weekly rent - 2 bedrooms (85m2) in Guwahati costs ₨25,800 (3 minutes ago)
- 6 eggs, large in Lahore costs ₨118 (25 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Sharjah costs Dirham 320 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Tokyo costs ¥6,500 (about 1 hour ago)