Karbalā’, Karbalā’, Iraq · Population 690,100
▲ +0% vs Iraq average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ع.د5,832 ($4.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ع.د23,328 ($17.81) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ع.د1,750 ($1.34) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ع.د132,195 ($101) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ع.د21,384 ($16.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ع.د56,377 ($43.04) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ع.د16,330 ($12.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ع.د16,330 ($12.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ع.د4,277 ($3.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د243,048 ($186) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ع.د169,077 ($129) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د507,231 ($387) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Karbalā’ is ع.د694,300 ($530) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د557,885 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د725,251 ($554) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د169,077 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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ع.د557,885 ($426) / moKarbalā’ is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د557,885 ($426), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د169,077 ($129) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,290,291 ($985) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د994,482 ($759) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Karbalā’ is ع.د694,300 ($530). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د725,251 ($554) per month.