- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Newcastle
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, South Africa compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 34 (3,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 46 (4,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (3,945 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (1,517 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (1,979 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (3,398 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 580% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (3,926 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (1,626 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (1,197 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (2,152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (8,164 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (1,685 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (1,007 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,705 (1,161,973 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,313 (851,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 770 (70,433 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,000 (1,097,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,438 (405,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 463 (42,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 160 (14,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,025 (459,569 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 967 (88,453 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (5,386 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 16 (1,427 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 563 (51,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 394 (36,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (87,092 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,057 (96,651 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 287% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (South Africa) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 110,450 (10,101,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11 (989 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (20,625 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 109 (9,992 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (13,719 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (20,121 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (4,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (3,222 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (3,489 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (1,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1,556 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 95 (8,709 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 310 (28,324 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (7,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 320 (29,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 517 (47,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (4,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (2,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,143 (104,560 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (183 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 386 (35,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (2,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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 August 25, 2015.
Exchange rate:
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/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Newcastle (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 869,332 Dinar
(R 9,505)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
765,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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