Cost of living in Karbala, Iraq vs Seoul, South Korea
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karbala (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,180 Dinar (₩21,090) | ₩9,248 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,128 Dinar (₩2,023) | ₩6,620 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,205 Dinar (₩3,047) | ₩5,442 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Dinar (₩975) | ₩2,436 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,938 Dinar (₩7,548) | ₩4,201 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (₩951) | ₩6,072 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (₩2,377) | ₩12,999 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,109 Dinar (₩1,054) | ₩6,195 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (₩475) | ₩4,034 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,000 Dinar (₩4,754) | ₩2,450 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,344 Dinar (₩8,885) | ₩25,826 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,391 Dinar (₩1,323) | ₩2,747 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (₩951) | ₩3,417 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Karbala (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400,000 Dinar (₩380,334) | ₩2,053,430 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (₩190,167) | ₩1,303,170 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₩277,224 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₩1,016,250 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₩704,152 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₩115,499 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Dinar (₩28,525) | ₩30,092 | - 5% | |
| 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.) | - | ₩10,579 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩17,420 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Karbala (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,548 Dinar (₩28,096) | ₩72,873 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,465 Dinar (₩14,704) | ₩55,608 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,911 Dinar (₩33,195) | ₩105,719 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₩168,969 | - | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Karbala (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 Dinar (₩4,754,175) | ₩30,908,500 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Dinar (₩626) | ₩1,440 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52,247 Dinar (₩49,678) | ₩77,007 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,613 Dinar (₩25,305) | ₩14,747 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Karbala (Iraq) is 55% 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 (₩14,263) | ₩28,310 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₩16,300 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Dinar (₩2,971) | ₩9,484 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,975 Dinar (₩1,878) | ₩8,606 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (₩951) | ₩3,018 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 829 Dinar (₩788) | ₩2,602 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,584 Dinar (₩6,260) | ₩16,329 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Karbala (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Dinar (₩9,508) | ₩31,679 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (₩9,508) | ₩21,367 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (₩28,525) | ₩177,731 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Dinar (₩57,050) | ₩64,288 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₩11,421 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (₩951) | ₩5,249 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Dinar (₩951) | ₩5,102 | - 81% | |
| 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 (₩57,050) | ₩65,757 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,733 Dinar (₩3,549) | ₩4,587 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2020.
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