Cost of living in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,368 Dinar (Dinar 2.905) | Dinar 4.014 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,368 Dinar (Dinar 4.529) | Dinar 4.007 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,026 Dinar (Dinar 2.179) | Dinar 2.654 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,908 Dinar (Dinar 1.033) | Dinar 1.000 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,658 Dinar (Dinar 1.438) | Dinar 1.386 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,233 Dinar (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 0.552 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,833 Dinar (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 3.365 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,333 Dinar (Dinar 0.722) | Dinar 1.148 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,167 Dinar (Dinar 0.631) | Dinar 1.139 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,125 Dinar (Dinar 0.609) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,667 Dinar (Dinar 0.902) | Dinar 1.000 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,667 Dinar (Dinar 3.067) | Dinar 1.000 | + 207% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Dinar (Dinar 541) | Dinar 701 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Dinar (Dinar 216) | Dinar 233 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Dinar (Dinar 54) | Dinar 60 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dinar 470 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Dinar 226 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31,667 Dinar (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 750,000 Dinar (Dinar 406) | Dinar 231 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 103 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Dinar (Dinar 4.330) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 70% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,667 Dinar (Dinar 9) | Dinar 50 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Dinar (Dinar 8) | Dinar 20 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Dinar (Dinar 14) | Dinar 60 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,667 Dinar (Dinar 14) | Dinar 35 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,750,000 Dinar (Dinar 10,689) | Dinar 7,518 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 550 Dinar (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.750 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 Dinar (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Dinar (Dinar 0.541) | Dinar 2.500 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.219 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,500 Dinar (Dinar 0.812) | Dinar 3.000 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (Dinar 2.165) | Dinar 3.125 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Dinar 2.706) | Dinar 2.741 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (Dinar 1.082) | Dinar 0.916 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (Dinar 1.082) | Dinar 2.000 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Dinar (Dinar 2.706) | Dinar 4.445 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Kirkuk (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Kirkuk | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6.000 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Dinar (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Dinar (Dinar 3.247) | Dinar 2.000 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Dinar (Dinar 189) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (Dinar 0.065) | Dinar 0.030 | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,429 Dinar (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,444 Dinar (Dinar 1.323) | Dinar 2.148 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
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