- 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 | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (South Africa) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 34 (2,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 46 (4,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (3,777 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (1,452 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 22 (1,895 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 37 (3,253 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 551% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (3,759 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 18 (1,557 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 13 (1,146 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 24 (2,061 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 89 (7,815 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (1,613 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (964 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,705 (1,112,431 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,313 (815,451 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 770 (67,430 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,000 (1,050,719 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 4,438 (388,564 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 463 (40,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 160 (13,982 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,025 (439,974 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 967 (84,682 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 59 (5,156 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 16 (1,366 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 563 (49,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 394 (34,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 952 (83,379 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,057 (92,530 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 270% | |
| 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 110,450 (9,670,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 11 (947 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 226 (19,746 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 (9,566 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 150 (13,134 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 220 (19,263 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 46 (4,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 35 (3,084 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 38 (3,340 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 22 (1,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 17 (1,489 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 95 (8,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 310 (27,116 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 79 (6,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 320 (28,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 517 (45,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 48 (4,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 23 (2,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.00 (175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 386 (33,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 24 (2,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
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:
87.560
IQD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Newcastle (South Africa) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 922,011 Dinar
(R 10,530)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
794,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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