Cost of living in Karbala is 16% lower than in Mosul (without rent).
Rent in Karbala is 22% more expensive than in Mosul.
Cost of living including rent in Karbala is 3% lower than in Mosul.
Food in Karbala is 5% more expensive than in Mosul.
Transport in Karbala is 45% cheaper than in Mosul.
| Karbala | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Karbala | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.22 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.7 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.07 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.34 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.86 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.77 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.22 $ | 1.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.5 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.9 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.55 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.49 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.76 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.4 $ | 61.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82.5 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.2 $ | 30 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 206 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 312 $ | 242 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,155 $ | 803 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 345 $ | 371 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 506 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.96 % | 15.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.95 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Haircut | 4.05 $ | 3.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 30.9 $ | 27 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91 $ | 180 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 785 $ | 3,176 $ |