- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Iraq
- Daegu
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,947 (9,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,442 (5,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,005 (6,168 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,020 (3,102 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,042 (4,152 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,710 (5,865 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 487% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,093 (16,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,722 (5,878 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,557 (3,654 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,933 (1,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,154 (19,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,567 (2,637 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,934 (1,986 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩855,825 (879,123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩625,063 (642,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (187,458 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩468,485 (481,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩342,988 (352,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,808 (129,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩23,983 (24,636 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩665,189 (683,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,395 (111,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,175 (11,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩8,515 (8,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩106,087 (108,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩75,095 (77,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩106,382 (109,278 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,278 (82,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩24,825,300 (25,501,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,724 (1,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩47,855 (49,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (3,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (3,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (65,177 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (17,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (8,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (5,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (3,527 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (2,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (13,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (25,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (17,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (159,919 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (49,728 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (7,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (4,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (3,439 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (205,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (62,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (3,493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 58% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 4,437,931 Dinar
(₩4,320,322)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,810,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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