- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Iraq
- Kabwe
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Kwacha (9,252 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 80 Kwacha (9,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (2,344 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Kwacha (2,961 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Kwacha (617 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Kwacha (1,480 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (1,974 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Kwacha (5,551 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (1,419 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Kwacha (740 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,000 Kwacha (740,191 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 Dinar | - | |
| 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 | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 150,000 Dinar | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 645 Kwacha (79,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (1,542 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (1,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Kwacha (1,110 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (3,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 20,000 Dinar | - | |
| 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.) | 15 Kwacha (1,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (43,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
123.365
IQD
/
ZMW
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 771,468 Dinar
(6,254 Kwacha)
in Kabwe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
697,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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