Cost of living in Kirkuk is 8% lower than in Beruwala (without rent).
Rent in Kirkuk is 12% cheaper than in Beruwala.
Cost of living including rent in Kirkuk is 9% lower than in Beruwala.
Food in Kirkuk is 31% cheaper than in Beruwala.
Transport in Kirkuk is 324% more expensive than in Beruwala.
| Kirkuk | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kirkuk | Beruwala | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.5 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.4 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.84 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.3 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.67 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.94 $ | 9.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.2 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 3.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.88 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.85 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 0.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.2 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.3 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.4 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 99.4 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 248 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 67.7 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 531 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 945 $ | 1,589 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 417 $ | 1,410 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 696 $ | 168 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.76 % | 19.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.2 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.65 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 3.07 $ | 3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.2 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58.2 $ | 31.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 783 $ | 601 $ |