- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Libya
- Kirkuk
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kirkuk, Iraq compared to Zuwarah, Libya
WARNING!
Zuwarah has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Zuwarah.
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,368 Dinar (6 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,368 Dinar (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,026 Dinar (4.611 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,908 Dinar (2.185 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,658 Dinar (3.044 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,233 Dinar (1.412 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,833 Dinar (3.245 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,333 Dinar (1.527 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,167 Dinar (1.336 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,125 Dinar (1.288 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,667 Dinar (1.909 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,667 Dinar (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (780 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (458 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (115 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 300 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 250 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31,667 Dinar (36 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (816 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 83% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,667 Dinar (19 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 Dinar (17 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (29 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 Dinar (31 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (22,575 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (0.643 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (1.145 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (1.718 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (4.581 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (5.726 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (2.290 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (2.290 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (5.726 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Dinar (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (0.573 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Dinar (401 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,429 Dinar (42 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Dinar (2.863 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,271 Dinar
(1,109,855 Dinar)
in Kirkuk.
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