- 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 | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 34 (3,091 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 46 (4,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (3,963 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (1,523 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (1,988 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (3,414 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 583% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (3,944 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (1,633 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (1,202 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (2,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (8,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (1,692 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (1,012 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,705 (1,167,228 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,313 (855,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 770 (70,751 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,000 (1,102,476 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,438 (407,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 463 (42,492 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 160 (14,671 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,025 (461,647 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 967 (88,854 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (5,410 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 16 (1,433 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 563 (51,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 394 (36,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (87,486 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,057 (97,088 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 288% | |
| 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 (10,147,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11 (993 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (20,719 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 109 (10,037 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (13,781 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (20,212 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (4,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (3,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (3,505 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (1,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1,563 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 95 (8,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 310 (28,452 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (7,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 320 (29,415 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 517 (47,518 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (4,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (2,099 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R 1,143 (105,033 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 386 (35,433 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (2,183 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 August 25, 2015.
Exchange rate:
91.873
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 538,620 Dinar
(R 5,863)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
468,750 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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