- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Newcastle
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, South Africa vs 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 100 (8,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (4,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 65 (5,435 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (1,129 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (1,965 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (3,107 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 521% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (3,651 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (1,486 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (1,094 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (1,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (8,152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1,442 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (922 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,808 (987,258 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,222 (771,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,350 (112,874 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,500 (794,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (376,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (80,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 483 (40,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,500 (459,859 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,250 (104,513 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (4,924 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 17 (1,437 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 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 1,067 (89,185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 813 (67,934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,100 (91,972 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,100 (91,972 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 268% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (South Africa) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 150,000 (12,541,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 10 (825 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (18,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (7,316 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (12,542 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (18,394 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (3,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (2,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 35 (2,954 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (1,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1,421 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (6,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 417 (34,838 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (9,476 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 288 (24,038 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 750 (62,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (4,014 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (1,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 447 (37,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (1,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
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 January 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.611
IQD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Newcastle (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 859,328 Dinar
(R 10,278)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
745,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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