Cost of living
Duhok compared to Najaf
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Overview comparison
DuhokNajaf
Consumer prices in Duhok are roughly 24% higher than in Najaf.
Cost of living
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| Total with rent one person | 544 | 514 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,785 | 1,150 |
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| Without rent one person | 397 | 287 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,328 | 966 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.44 | 212.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 548.31 | 327.21 |
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| Food person | 244 | 209 |
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| Food family | 698 | 462 |
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| Transport person | 84.53 | 69.54 |
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| Transport family | 216.67 | 206.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.43 years | 73.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.45 | 4.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.07 | 19.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.12 | 5.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 | 4.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 3.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 239.23 | 227.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.59 | 159.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 425.41 | 343.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 412.51 | 227.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.61 | 46.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.66 | 65.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.7 | 38.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.24 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 799 | 1,983 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 412 | 503 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 65.18% | 30.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.1 | 13.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.69 | 0.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.9 | 0.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.58 | 2.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.96 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.92 | 8.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Duhok | Najaf |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.27 | 24.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.24 | 8.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.42 | 20.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.76 | 4.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.66 | 13.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.41 | 48.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 233.75 | 156.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,891 | 535 |
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