- 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 | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,978 Dinar (7 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,829 Dinar (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,575 Dinar (5.347 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,713 Dinar (2.002 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,604 Dinar (3.044 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,328 Dinar (1.552 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,276 Dinar (3.830 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,638 Dinar (1.915 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,426 Dinar (1.666 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,250 Dinar (1.461 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,426 Dinar (1.666 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (1.169 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 19% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 680,878 Dinar (796 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Dinar (468 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (117 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 290% | |
| 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) | 40,000 Dinar (47 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 712,748 Dinar (833 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 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 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 14,458 Dinar (17 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 80 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (29 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (35 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,712,700 Dinar (23,043 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 561 Dinar (0.656 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (41 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 (1.169 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 (1.753 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (4.676 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (5.845 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (2.338 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (2.338 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (5.845 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 8% 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Dinar (0.584 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.140 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Dinar (47 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Dinar (2.338 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,000 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,646 Dinar
(1,408,040 Dinar)
in Kirkuk.
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