Cost of living in Gorgan is 15% lower than in Baghdad (without rent).
Rent in Gorgan is 26% cheaper than in Baghdad.
Cost of living including rent in Gorgan is 20% lower than in Baghdad.
Food in Gorgan is 5% cheaper than in Baghdad.
Transport in Gorgan is 87% cheaper than in Baghdad.
| Gorgan | Baghdad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gorgan | Baghdad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.04 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.1 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.76 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.04 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.66 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.68 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.5 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.72 $ | 2.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.7 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.12 $ | 16.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 109 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.9 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.84 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.8 $ | 2.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.2 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.7 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
5.01 $ | 34.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 509 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 430 $ | 422 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 941 $ | 841 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,054 $ | 2,117 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 501 $ | 924 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 476 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.78 % | 7.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Haircut | 21.3 $ | 6.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 116 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.3 $ | 30.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.5 $ | 153 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 702 $ | 3,224 $ |