Cost of living
Sinjar compared to Baghdad Governorate
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Overview comparison
SinjarBaghdad Governorate
Consumer prices in Sinjar are roughly 4% higher than in Baghdad Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 677 | 649 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,768 | 1,458 |
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| Without rent one person | 343 | 352 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,386 | 1,117 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.23 | 329.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 499.58 | 563.14 |
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| Food person | 228 | 256 |
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| Food family | 841 | 566 |
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| Transport person | 48.36 | 79.26 |
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| Transport family | 150.33 | 245.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.77 years | 66.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.73 | 5.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.37 | 24.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.69 | 6.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 | 3.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.6 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.23 | 343.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.21 | 198.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 444.95 | 713.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 303.52 | 393.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.93 | 63.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.36 | 111.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.15 | 40.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.77 | 7.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,078 | 1,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 430 | 617 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.52% | 43.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.58 | 14.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.7 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 0.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 1.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.32 | 6.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.79 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.93 | 12.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.98 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Sinjar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.89 | 28.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.21 | 7.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.37 | 14.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.39 | 4.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.65 | 32.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.15 | 46.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 239.42 | 128.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,390 | 1,988 |
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