Cost of living in Ramadi is 12% higher than in Najaf (without rent).
Rent in Ramadi is 56% more expensive than in Najaf.
Cost of living including rent in Ramadi is 30% higher than in Najaf.
Food in Ramadi is 7% more expensive than in Najaf.
Transport in Ramadi is 26% more expensive than in Najaf.
| Ramadi | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ramadi | Najaf | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.62 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.7 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.71 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.44 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.15 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.6 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 14.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.84 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.19 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.77 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 1.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.5 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.1 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 348 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 336 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 709 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,387 $ | 1,900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 549 $ | 415 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 540 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.33 % | 7.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.6 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.68 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Haircut | 4.96 $ | 4.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.3 $ | 54 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 14.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 132 $ | 152 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,825 $ | 612 $ |