Cost of living in Nasiriyah is 21% lower than in Shenzhen (without rent).
Rent in Nasiriyah is 39% cheaper than in Shenzhen.
Cost of living including rent in Nasiriyah is 31% lower than in Shenzhen.
Food in Nasiriyah is 16% cheaper than in Shenzhen.
Transport in Nasiriyah is 20% cheaper than in Shenzhen.
| Nasiriyah | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nasiriyah | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.34 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.79 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.66 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.45 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.81 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.49 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.9 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 4.62 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.58 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.7 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 15 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ | 997 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 713 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 1,800 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,186 $ | 13,100 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 558 $ | 6,892 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 582 $ | 1,649 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.15 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.2 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.37 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Haircut | 6.09 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.1 $ | 79.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.8 $ | 61.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 114 $ | 605 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,520 $ | 24,117 $ |