Cost of living in Daegu is 54% higher than in Baghdad (without rent).
Rent in Daegu is very similar to Baghdad.
Cost of living including rent in Daegu is 30% higher than in Baghdad.
Food in Daegu is 81% more expensive than in Baghdad.
Transport in Daegu is 2% cheaper than in Baghdad.
| Daegu | Baghdad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Daegu | Baghdad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.02 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.6 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.08 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.42 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.36 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.29 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.37 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.89 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.43 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.29 $ | 2.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.7 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.88 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 62.5 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.9 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.56 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 2.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.3 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.3 $ | 34.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 244 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 509 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 372 $ | 422 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,150 $ | 841 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,325 $ | 2,117 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,964 $ | 924 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,274 $ | 476 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.06 % | 7.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.2 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.89 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 6.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.6 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ | 30.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 534 $ | 153 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,898 $ | 3,224 $ |