Cost of living in Karbala, Iraq vs Seoul, South Korea
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,180 Dinar (₩17,190) | ₩9,243 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,128 Dinar (₩1,649) | ₩6,560 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,205 Dinar (₩2,484) | ₩5,477 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (₩795) | ₩2,331 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,938 Dinar (₩6,152) | ₩4,174 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (₩775) | ₩6,265 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (₩1,937) | ₩12,999 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,109 Dinar (₩859) | ₩6,773 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (₩387) | ₩4,083 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (₩3,875) | ₩2,397 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,344 Dinar (₩7,242) | ₩26,814 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,391 Dinar (₩1,078) | ₩2,646 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (₩775) | ₩3,410 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (₩309,999) | ₩2,053,430 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (₩155,000) | ₩1,375,620 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₩298,484 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₩1,285,910 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₩755,496 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₩109,270 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (₩23,250) | ₩30,092 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₩362,068 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₩104,479 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₩9,942 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩12,811 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 68% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (₩22,900) | ₩72,873 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,465 Dinar (₩11,985) | ₩55,608 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,911 Dinar (₩27,056) | ₩105,719 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₩168,969 | - | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (₩3,874,991) | ₩29,775,700 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Dinar (₩510) | ₩1,456 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (₩40,491) | ₩79,324 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (₩20,625) | ₩14,701 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₩6,804 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₩6,501 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Dinar (₩11,625) | ₩28,310 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₩16,300 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (₩2,422) | ₩8,888 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,975 Dinar (₩1,531) | ₩8,606 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (₩775) | ₩2,941 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 829 Dinar (₩643) | ₩2,602 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,584 Dinar (₩5,102) | ₩16,329 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (₩7,750) | ₩31,888 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (₩7,750) | ₩21,367 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (₩23,250) | ₩177,731 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (₩46,500) | ₩63,605 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₩11,421 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (₩775) | ₩4,689 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (₩775) | ₩5,102 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₩595,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩157 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Dinar (₩46,500) | ₩65,757 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,733 Dinar (₩2,893) | ₩4,586 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 290 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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