Cost of living in Karaj is 11% lower than in Mosul (without rent).
Rent in Karaj is 94% more expensive than in Mosul.
Cost of living including rent in Karaj is 24% higher than in Mosul.
Food in Karaj is very similar to Mosul.
Transport in Karaj is 80% cheaper than in Mosul.
| Karaj | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karaj | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.5 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.01 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.14 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.44 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.22 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.04 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.75 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.47 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.51 $ | 1.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.1 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.71 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.4 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.33 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.29 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.41 $ | 61.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.9 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.52 $ | 30 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 398 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 547 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,172 $ | 803 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 704 $ | 371 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 251 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21 % | 15.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.2 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.5 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Haircut | 7.97 $ | 3.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 27 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.2 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 180 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 886 $ | 3,176 $ |