Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,368 Dinar (ARS $3,503) | ARS $9,841 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,368 Dinar (ARS $5,461) | ARS $6,613 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,026 Dinar (ARS $2,627) | ARS $1,995 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,908 Dinar (ARS $1,245) | ARS $793 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,658 Dinar (ARS $1,734) | ARS $1,993 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,233 Dinar (ARS $805) | ARS $924 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,833 Dinar (ARS $1,849) | ARS $2,269 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,333 Dinar (ARS $870) | ARS $1,311 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,167 Dinar (ARS $761) | ARS $697 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,125 Dinar (ARS $734) | ARS $1,125 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ARS $4,345 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,667 Dinar (ARS $1,088) | ARS $2,091 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,667 Dinar (ARS $3,698) | ARS $302 | + 1126% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is about the same as in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Dinar (ARS $652,527) | ARS $902,043 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Dinar (ARS $261,011) | ARS $389,249 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (ARS $65,253) | ARS $36,796 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ARS $364,180 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ARS $174,921 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ARS $32,874 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,667 Dinar (ARS $20,663) | ARS $13,444 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 750,000 Dinar (ARS $489,395) | ARS $267,999 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $14,428 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (ARS $5,220) | ARS $2,218 | + 135% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $913 | - | |
Clothes | - 79% | |||
Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 79% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,667 Dinar (ARS $10,875) | ARS $49,417 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Dinar (ARS $9,788) | ARS $44,074 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (ARS $16,313) | ARS $97,092 | - 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 Dinar (ARS $17,401) | ARS $75,022 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,750,000 Dinar (ARS $12,887,399) | ARS $7,727,910 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 Dinar (ARS $359) | ARS $729 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (ARS $22,838) | ARS $62,683 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $4,252 | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 55% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (ARS $653) | ARS $1,880 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $847 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (ARS $979) | ARS $511 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (ARS $2,610) | ARS $331 | + 688% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,263) | ARS $709 | + 360% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (ARS $1,305) | ARS $580 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (ARS $1,305) | ARS $551 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (ARS $3,263) | ARS $2,131 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,051) | ARS $5,674 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $6,698 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $3,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Dinar (ARS $13,051) | ARS $8,056 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (ARS $3,915) | ARS $4,204 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ARS $823 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ARS $1,697 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Dinar (ARS $228,384) | ARS $187,796 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (ARS $78) | ARS $3.82 | + 1949% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,429 Dinar (ARS $23,771) | ARS $36,425 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,444 Dinar (ARS $1,595) | ARS $1,423 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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