Cost of living in Najaf (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Najaf (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Najaf | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,620 Dinar (COL$40,367) | COL$36,199 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,212 Dinar (COL$21,375) | COL$28,614 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,969 Dinar (COL$8,799) | COL$11,066 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Dinar (COL$4,625) | COL$4,867 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,360 Dinar (COL$6,994) | COL$9,956 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 942 Dinar (COL$2,791) | COL$3,829 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,195 Dinar (COL$6,505) | COL$12,880 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,247 Dinar (COL$3,697) | COL$9,789 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 794 Dinar (COL$2,352) | COL$4,331 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,125 Dinar (COL$12,226) | COL$3,865 | + 216% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,584 Dinar (COL$58,042) | COL$54,854 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,299 Dinar (COL$3,850) | COL$6,778 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 931 Dinar (COL$2,758) | COL$3,026 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Najaf (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Najaf | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 489,256 Dinar (COL$1,450,028) | COL$3,915,060 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,774 Dinar (COL$900,307) | COL$2,187,260 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 92,603 Dinar (COL$274,451) | COL$293,677 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,000 Dinar (COL$740,935) | COL$2,582,130 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000 Dinar (COL$444,561) | COL$1,403,370 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (COL$148,187) | COL$220,476 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,128 Dinar (COL$148,567) | COL$71,492 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Dinar (COL$1,926,431) | COL$1,624,830 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (COL$355,649) | COL$481,097 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | COL$25,772 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (COL$14,819) | COL$14,509 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Najaf (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,357 Dinar (COL$63,296) | COL$235,876 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,187 Dinar (COL$154,668) | COL$173,412 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 48,116 Dinar (COL$142,603) | COL$397,515 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,549 Dinar (COL$99,432) | COL$343,148 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Najaf (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 Dinar (COL$148,187,023) | COL$73,113,100 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (COL$1,334) | COL$3,689 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,871 Dinar (COL$58,893) | COL$145,235 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$20,867 | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Najaf (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (COL$8,891) | COL$22,930 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$37,295 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,292 Dinar (COL$66,068) | COL$114,530 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Dinar (COL$59,275) | COL$24,187 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Dinar (COL$11,114) | COL$16,331 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,542 Dinar (COL$7,533) | COL$22,446 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,688 Dinar (COL$5,002) | COL$8,788 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,437 Dinar (COL$4,258) | COL$6,162 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,000 Dinar (COL$20,746) | COL$36,100 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Najaf (Iraq) is 30% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Najaf | Bogotá | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,919 Dinar (COL$47,180) | COL$48,082 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (COL$59,275) | COL$38,732 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (COL$88,912) | COL$137,540 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,000 Dinar (COL$222,281) | COL$159,296 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Dinar (COL$59,275) | COL$42,010 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (COL$29,637) | COL$10,642 | + 179% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Dinar (COL$29,637) | COL$5,422 | + 447% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 850,000 Dinar (COL$2,519,179) | COL$3,227,680 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 140 Dinar (COL$413) | COL$227 | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,009 Dinar (COL$136,360) | COL$125,506 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,300 Dinar (COL$6,818) | COL$9,067 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,451 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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