Cost of living in Karbala (Iraq) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 57% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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Karbala | Araraquara | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,230 Dinar (R$ 85) | R$ 31 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,108 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 31 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,206 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (R$ 3.92) | R$ 4.11 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,602 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.82) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,112 Dinar (R$ 4.24) | R$ 5.03 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.39 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 215% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,357 Dinar (R$ 36) | R$ 39 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,346 Dinar (R$ 5.14) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.82) | R$ 3.41 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is about the same as in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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Karbala | Araraquara | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (R$ 1,528) | R$ 2,220 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (R$ 764) | R$ 1,750 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 442 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,401 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,063 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 400 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 115) | R$ 82 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,428 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 28 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (R$ 113) | R$ 244 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Dinar (R$ 76) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,484 Dinar (R$ 155) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (R$ 19,094) | R$ 121,995 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 656 Dinar (R$ 2.51) | R$ 4.69 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (R$ 200) | R$ 193 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (R$ 102) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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Karbala | Araraquara | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Dinar (R$ 57) | R$ 260 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,968 Dinar (R$ 8) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.82) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,164 Dinar (R$ 8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,560 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 37 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
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Karbala | Araraquara | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 86 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 38) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (R$ 115) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (R$ 229) | R$ 143 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.82) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3.82) | R$ 10 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Dinar (R$ 229) | R$ 110 | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,752 Dinar (R$ 14) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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