Cost of living in Karbala (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Karbala | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,230 Dinar (176 kr) | 107 kr | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,108 Dinar (17 kr) | 76 kr | - 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,206 Dinar (25 kr) | 56 kr | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (8 kr) | 13 kr | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,602 Dinar (52 kr) | 31 kr | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (8 kr) | 32 kr | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (20 kr) | 48 kr | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,112 Dinar (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (3.95 kr) | 11 kr | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (40 kr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,357 Dinar (74 kr) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,346 Dinar (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (8 kr) | 18 kr | - 56% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Karbala | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (3,163 kr) | 14,191 kr | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (1,581 kr) | 11,042 kr | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 745 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 9,936 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 6,547 kr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 372 kr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (237 kr) | 174 kr | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 3,967 kr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,425 kr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 216 kr | - | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (234 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Dinar (158 kr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,484 Dinar (320 kr) | 1,122 kr | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,195 kr | - | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (39,533 kr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 656 Dinar (5.19 kr) | 17 kr | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (413 kr) | 664 kr | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (210 kr) | 203 kr | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 76 kr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Dinar (119 kr) | 650 kr | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (25 kr) | 31 kr | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,968 Dinar (16 kr) | 27 kr | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (8 kr) | 23 kr | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,164 Dinar (17 kr) | 18 kr | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,560 Dinar (52 kr) | 314 kr | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Jönköping (Sweden) | ||||
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Karbala | Jönköping | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (79 kr) | 373 kr | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (79 kr) | 233 kr | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (237 kr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (474 kr) | 542 kr | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (8 kr) | 37 kr | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (8 kr) | - | - | |
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 (474 kr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,752 Dinar (30 kr) | 63 kr | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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