Cost of living in Najaf (Iraq) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Najaf (Iraq) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Najaf | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,620 Dinar (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,212 Dinar (CHF 4.87) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,969 Dinar (CHF 2.00) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Dinar (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.80 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,360 Dinar (CHF 1.59) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 942 Dinar (CHF 0.64) | CHF 4.34 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,195 Dinar (CHF 1.48) | CHF 10 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,247 Dinar (CHF 0.84) | CHF 3.35 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 794 Dinar (CHF 0.54) | CHF 2.06 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,125 Dinar (CHF 2.79) | CHF 2.09 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,584 Dinar (CHF 13) | CHF 12 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,299 Dinar (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.12 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 931 Dinar (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.07 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Najaf (Iraq) is 84% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Najaf | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 489,256 Dinar (CHF 330) | CHF 3,923 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,774 Dinar (CHF 205) | CHF 2,853 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 92,603 Dinar (CHF 63) | CHF 284 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,000 Dinar (CHF 169) | CHF 2,276 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000 Dinar (CHF 101) | CHF 1,572 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (CHF 34) | CHF 77 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,128 Dinar (CHF 34) | CHF 51 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Dinar (CHF 439) | CHF 357 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (CHF 81) | CHF 80 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 17 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (CHF 3.38) | CHF 33 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Najaf (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,357 Dinar (CHF 14) | CHF 123 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,187 Dinar (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 48,116 Dinar (CHF 32) | CHF 120 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,549 Dinar (CHF 23) | CHF 191 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Najaf (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 Dinar (CHF 33,761) | CHF 37,879 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (CHF 0.30) | CHF 1.82 | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,871 Dinar (CHF 13) | CHF 86 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 46 | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Najaf (Iraq) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (CHF 2.03) | CHF 15 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,292 Dinar (CHF 15) | CHF 135 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Dinar (CHF 14) | CHF 7 | + 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Dinar (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.58 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,542 Dinar (CHF 1.72) | CHF 5.61 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,688 Dinar (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.17 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,437 Dinar (CHF 0.97) | CHF 3.16 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,000 Dinar (CHF 4.73) | CHF 55 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Najaf (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Najaf | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,919 Dinar (CHF 11) | CHF 61 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (CHF 20) | CHF 160 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,000 Dinar (CHF 51) | CHF 137 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Dinar (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 5.72 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 850,000 Dinar (CHF 574) | CHF 516 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 140 Dinar (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.41 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,009 Dinar (CHF 31) | CHF 90 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,300 Dinar (CHF 1.55) | CHF 9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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