- 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 | + 47% | |||
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Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 100 (9,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 52 (4,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 65 (6,278 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 214% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (1,304 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | R 24 (2,270 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (3,589 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 618% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 44 (4,218 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (1,717 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (1,264 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (2,273 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (9,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (1,666 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (1,065 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 113% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,808 (1,140,515 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 356% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,222 (890,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,350 (130,396 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 9,500 (917,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,500 (434,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 967 (93,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 483 (46,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R 5,500 (531,245 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,250 (120,737 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (5,688 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 17 (1,660 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,067 (103,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 813 (78,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,100 (106,249 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 254% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,100 (106,249 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 325% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Newcastle (South Africa) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 150,000 (14,488,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 10 (953 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (21,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 88 (8,452 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 182% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (14,488 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 141% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (21,250 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (4,462 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (2,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 35 (3,413 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (2,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1,642 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 77 (7,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 417 (40,246 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (10,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 288 (27,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 750 (72,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (4,637 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 22 (2,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (193 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R 447 (43,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (2,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
96.590
IQD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Newcastle (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 860,010 Dinar
(R 8,904)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
709,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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