Cost of living in Kermanshah is 38% higher than in Karbala (without rent).
Rent in Kermanshah is 105% more expensive than in Karbala.
Cost of living including rent in Kermanshah is 66% higher than in Karbala.
Food in Kermanshah is 47% more expensive than in Karbala.
Transport in Kermanshah is 49% cheaper than in Karbala.
| Kermanshah | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kermanshah | Karbala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
36.15 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 85.43 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 40.51 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.79 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 16.1 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 11.25 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 5.71 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 108.52 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.27 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.81 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.1 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 98.1 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.62 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.05 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.83 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 4.8 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.59 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.03 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.3 $ | 2.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.4 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.55 $ | 16.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 104.92 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.8 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.38 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 7.04 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.35 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145.93 $ | 53.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
479.83 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.11 $ | 40.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,498.33 $ | 133 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,469.67 $ | 206 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 3,110.53 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 6,803.67 $ | 312 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 601 $ | 1,155 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 403 $ | 345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 288 $ | 506 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.81 % | 9.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 132.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.73 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ | 4.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.2 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 26.1 $ | 91 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,101 $ | 785 $ |