Cost of living in Eslamshahr is 18% higher than in Kirkuk (without rent).
Rent in Eslamshahr is 97% more expensive than in Kirkuk.
Cost of living including rent in Eslamshahr is 44% higher than in Kirkuk.
Food in Eslamshahr is 15% more expensive than in Kirkuk.
Transport in Eslamshahr is 68% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
| Eslamshahr | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Eslamshahr | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.29 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.44 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.21 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.57 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.1 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.93 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 116 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.8 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.65 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.1 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.95 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 99.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 579 $ | 248 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 364 $ | 67.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 848 $ | 282 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,707 $ | 945 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,050 $ | 417 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 281 $ | 696 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.31 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.5 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.51 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Haircut | 22.9 $ | 3.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.2 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 58.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,832 $ | 783 $ |