Cost of living
Abu Ghraib compared to Najaf
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Overview comparison
Abu GhraibNajaf
Consumer prices in Abu Ghraib are roughly 42% higher than in Najaf.
Cost of living
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| Total with rent one person | 821 | 514 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,115 | 1,150 |
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| Without rent one person | 308 | 287 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,127 | 966 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 625.21 | 212.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 928.79 | 327.21 |
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| Food person | 206 | 209 |
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| Food family | 633 | 462 |
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| Transport person | 57.95 | 69.54 |
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| Transport family | 131.2 | 206.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.73 years | 73.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.2 | 4.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.77 | 19.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.69 | 5.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 | 4.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.41 | 3.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 484.62 | 227.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 391.72 | 159.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,386.67 | 343.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 519.66 | 227.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.51 | 46.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.34 | 65.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.66 | 38.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.89 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,900 | 1,983 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 565 | 503 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.18% | 30.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.27 | 13.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.43 | 0.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.75 | 0.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.93 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.91 | 2.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.18 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.24 | 8.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Abu Ghraib | Najaf |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.99 | 24.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.32 | 8.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.48 | 20.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.58 | 4.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.95 | 13.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.86 | 48.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 145.43 | 156.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,469 | 535 |
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