Cost of living in Karbala, Iraq vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,180 Dinar (HK$118) | HK$78 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,128 Dinar (HK$11) | HK$38 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,205 Dinar (HK$17) | HK$46 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (HK$5.45) | HK$24 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,938 Dinar (HK$42) | HK$30 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (HK$5.31) | HK$24 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (HK$13) | HK$94 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,109 Dinar (HK$5.89) | HK$27 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (HK$2.66) | HK$18 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (HK$27) | HK$18 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,344 Dinar (HK$50) | HK$228 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,391 Dinar (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (HK$5.31) | HK$19 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (HK$2,124) | HK$42,886 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (HK$1,062) | HK$30,303 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | HK$1,785 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | HK$22,986 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | HK$15,433 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | HK$1,098 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (HK$159) | HK$144 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | HK$5,101 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | HK$1,193 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | HK$70 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$93 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (HK$157) | HK$745 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,465 Dinar (HK$82) | HK$309 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,911 Dinar (HK$185) | HK$724 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | HK$1,276 | - | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (HK$26,554) | HK$232,888 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Dinar (HK$3.50) | HK$17 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (HK$277) | HK$609 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (HK$141) | HK$70 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | HK$56 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$128 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Dinar (HK$80) | HK$450 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | HK$66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (HK$17) | HK$44 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,975 Dinar (HK$10) | HK$52 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (HK$5.31) | HK$18 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 829 Dinar (HK$4.40) | HK$22 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,584 Dinar (HK$35) | HK$283 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (HK$53) | HK$360 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (HK$53) | HK$199 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (HK$159) | HK$1,018 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (HK$319) | HK$900 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (HK$5.31) | HK$46 | - 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (HK$5.31) | HK$68 | - 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | HK$3,559 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Dinar (HK$319) | HK$876 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,733 Dinar (HK$20) | HK$62 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$123,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$48,941 (9,215,552 Dinar) in Karbala.
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