Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 8 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 11 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (Dirham 2.33) | Dirham 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 9 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 4.56 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000 Dinar (Dirham 775) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 11,205 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (Dirham 155) | Dirham 260 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 7,278 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,409 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 130 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 294 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Dinar (Dirham 2,171) | Dirham 1,665 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (Dirham 465) | Dirham 521 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 6) | Dirham 42 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 231 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 196 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (Dirham 93) | Dirham 329 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (Dirham 78) | Dirham 355 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 76,866 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 1.81 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 80 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (Dirham 19) | Dirham 67 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Dinar (Dirham 31) | Dirham 283 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 16 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 6) | Dirham 17 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (Dirham 62) | Dirham 202 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 70 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 409 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 150 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 71 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 371 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,283 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 45,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 28,524
(9,195,903 Dinar)
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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