Cost of living in Gandhinagar is 31% lower than in Kirkuk (without rent).
Rent in Gandhinagar is 17% more expensive than in Kirkuk.
Cost of living including rent in Gandhinagar is 15% lower than in Kirkuk.
Food in Gandhinagar is 17% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
Transport in Gandhinagar is 77% cheaper than in Kirkuk.
| Gandhinagar | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gandhinagar | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.52 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.22 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.11 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.87 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.5 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.35 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.6 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.39 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.8 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.13 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 145 $ | 99.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 305 $ | 248 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 67.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 296 $ | 282 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,173 $ | 945 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 772 $ | 417 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 713 $ | 696 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.86 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.97 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Haircut | 2.42 $ | 3.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.9 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 55.4 $ | 58.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,517 $ | 783 $ |