- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Iraq
- Witbank
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Witbank, South Africa compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Witbank (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 63 (5,615 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 55 (4,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 49 (4,310 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 12 (1,094 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (2,542 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 14 (1,282 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 12 (1,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 87 (7,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (1,396 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (1,108 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Witbank (South Africa) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 15,755 (1,396,908 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 9,718 (861,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,926 (170,744 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 12,645 (1,121,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 12,000 (1,063,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,000 (88,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 986 (87,383 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 7,119 (631,172 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,169 (192,325 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 19 (1,662 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Witbank (South Africa) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 690 (61,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 2,000 (177,330 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 491% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,500 (132,997 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 432% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Witbank (South Africa) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (1,115 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Witbank (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 50 (4,433 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 428 (37,965 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (3,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (2,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 15 (1,330 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (10,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Witbank (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 372 (32,967 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 113 (10,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 600 (53,199 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 200 (17,733 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (3,281 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
88.665
IQD
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Witbank (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 927,876 Dinar
(R 10,465)
in Witbank
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
765,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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