Cost of living in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Abu Ghraib | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,500 Dinar (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,500 Dinar (C$5.71) | C$10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,625 Dinar (C$1.69) | C$5.78 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (C$1.30) | C$1.93 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,833 Dinar (C$2.94) | C$4.45 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,250 Dinar (C$1.30) | C$3.89 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Dinar (C$2.42) | C$4.59 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,083 Dinar (C$1.12) | C$3.65 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Dinar (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,417 Dinar (C$1.47) | C$2.55 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,167 Dinar (C$1.21) | C$2.11 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Abu Ghraib | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,250,000 Dinar (C$2,336) | C$2,291 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Dinar (C$830) | C$1,332 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260,000 Dinar (C$270) | C$124 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 866,667 Dinar (C$900) | C$1,235 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 Dinar (C$675) | C$875 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,000 Dinar (C$239) | C$68 | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,500 Dinar (C$96) | C$54 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Dinar (C$623) | C$311 | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Dinar (C$311) | C$140 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 Dinar (C$52) | C$25 | + 106% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Dinar (C$47) | C$57 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,500 Dinar (C$75) | C$41 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Dinar (C$99) | C$105 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Dinar (C$73) | C$117 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Abu Ghraib | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Dinar (C$24,913) | C$22,942 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Dinar (C$0.64) | C$1.66 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Dinar (C$93) | C$60 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,427 Dinar (C$11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 Dinar (C$3.32) | C$8 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,700 Dinar (C$2.80) | C$22 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,667 Dinar (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,600 Dinar (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Dinar (C$2.60) | C$4.17 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,650 Dinar (C$4.83) | C$4.59 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (C$2.08) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,417 Dinar (C$3.55) | C$2.78 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,667 Dinar (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Abu Ghraib | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,000 Dinar (C$32) | C$53 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,500 Dinar (C$23) | C$26 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$135 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,750 Dinar (C$3.89) | C$10 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Dinar (C$3.11) | C$4.71 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Dinar (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (C$36) | C$37 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (C$3.11) | C$11 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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