Cost of living in Karbala, Iraq vs Silkeborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,180 Dinar (kr94) | kr129 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,128 Dinar (kr9) | kr70 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,205 Dinar (kr14) | kr33 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (kr4.36) | kr8 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,938 Dinar (kr34) | kr37 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.25) | kr20 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (kr11) | kr46 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,109 Dinar (kr4.71) | kr18 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (kr2.13) | kr15 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (kr21) | kr15 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,344 Dinar (kr40) | kr126 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,391 Dinar (kr5.91) | kr24 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.25) | kr17 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (kr1,701) | kr16,959 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (kr850) | kr7,785 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | kr1,557 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr7,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr4,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr1,500 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (kr128) | kr184 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | kr7,145 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | kr1,049 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | kr60 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr219 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 81% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (kr126) | kr1,200 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,465 Dinar (kr66) | kr400 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,911 Dinar (kr148) | kr1,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | kr1,155 | - | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 78% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (kr21,257) | kr334,932 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Dinar (kr2.80) | kr11 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (kr222) | kr914 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (kr113) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr50 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr150 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Dinar (kr64) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (kr13) | kr38 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,975 Dinar (kr8) | kr30 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.25) | kr11 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 829 Dinar (kr3.53) | kr35 | - 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,584 Dinar (kr28) | kr178 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (kr43) | kr376 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (kr43) | kr173 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (kr128) | kr500 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (kr255) | kr804 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr73 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.25) | kr48 | - 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (kr4.25) | kr38 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Dinar (kr255) | kr311 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,733 Dinar (kr16) | kr48 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karbala (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Silkeborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr55,000 in Silkeborg you would need to make just about kr20,894 (4,914,603 Dinar) in Karbala.
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