Cost of living in Binjai is 13% lower than in Kirkuk (without rent).
Rent in Binjai is 30% more expensive than in Kirkuk.
Cost of living including rent in Binjai is very similar to Kirkuk.
Food in Binjai is 5% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
Transport in Binjai is 70% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
| Binjai | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Binjai | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.49 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.8 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.16 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.88 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.37 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.7 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.4 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.18 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.8 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.32 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.48 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.95 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.4 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.1 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 99.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 318 $ | 248 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 67.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 469 $ | 282 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,743 $ | 945 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 701 $ | 417 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 308 $ | 696 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.19 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.29 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Haircut | 3.01 $ | 3.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91.1 $ | 58.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,614 $ | 783 $ |