Cost of living in Najaf (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Najaf (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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Najaf | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,620 Dinar (€10) | €18 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,212 Dinar (€5.09) | €10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,969 Dinar (€2.10) | €3.97 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,560 Dinar (€1.10) | €1.13 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,360 Dinar (€1.67) | €3.38 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 942 Dinar (€0.67) | €2.25 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,195 Dinar (€1.55) | €8 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,247 Dinar (€0.88) | €2.12 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 794 Dinar (€0.56) | €1.47 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,125 Dinar (€2.91) | €1.21 | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,584 Dinar (€14) | €7 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,299 Dinar (€0.92) | €2.12 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 931 Dinar (€0.66) | €1.06 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Najaf (Iraq) is 66% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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Najaf | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 489,256 Dinar (€346) | €1,632 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 303,774 Dinar (€215) | €1,295 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 92,603 Dinar (€65) | €167 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,000 Dinar (€177) | €1,072 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000 Dinar (€106) | €865 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Dinar (€35) | €108 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,128 Dinar (€35) | €24 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650,000 Dinar (€459) | €317 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (€85) | €91 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (€3.53) | €13 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Najaf (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,357 Dinar (€15) | €69 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,187 Dinar (€37) | €33 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 48,116 Dinar (€34) | €77 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,549 Dinar (€24) | €96 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Najaf (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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Najaf | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 Dinar (€35,313) | €34,838 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (€0.32) | €1.68 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,871 Dinar (€14) | €30 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Najaf (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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Najaf | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (€2.12) | €7 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,292 Dinar (€16) | €57 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Dinar (€14) | €5.78 | + 144% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Dinar (€2.65) | €2.95 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,542 Dinar (€1.80) | €4.12 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,688 Dinar (€1.19) | €2.11 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,437 Dinar (€1.01) | €2.49 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,000 Dinar (€4.94) | €24 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Najaf (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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Najaf | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,919 Dinar (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (€14) | €18 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (€21) | €40 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,000 Dinar (€53) | €55 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Dinar (€14) | €13 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (€7) | €3.83 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Dinar (€7) | €5.23 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 850,000 Dinar (€600) | €445 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 140 Dinar (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,009 Dinar (€32) | €58 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,300 Dinar (€1.62) | €5.71 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,299 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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