- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Iraq
- Cabo San Lucas
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
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Food | ||||
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Food in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (7,126 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (6,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (2,387 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (1,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (1,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (5,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 52 (3,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (1,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (1,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 115 (7,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (1,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (1,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,443 (986,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,890 (440,105 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 458 (29,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,432 (602,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,534 (289,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 400 (25,551 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 442 (28,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,600 (357,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,250 (79,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (11,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 37 (2,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (38,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 600 (38,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 900 (57,490 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (63,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 335,700 (21,443,651 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (918 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,067 (68,165 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 141 (9,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 50 (3,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 33 (2,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (31,939 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (1,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (1,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 160 (10,220 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 425 (27,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 118 (7,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 997 (63,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (6,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (2,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (3,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,086 (69,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (3,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
63.877
IQD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,880,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 2,520,309 Dinar
(Mex$ 39,455)
in Cabo San Lucas.
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