Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (16,908 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (9,408 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,625 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (1,372 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.22 (2,908 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,250 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (10,098 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,333 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,083 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.12 (2,775 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 178% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (16,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (2,922 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (2,458 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 111% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,250,000 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,026 (1,343,528 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $333 (436,166 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $675 (883,937 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $547 (716,468 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 230,000 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (75,959 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 600,000 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 300,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (12,365 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (19,694 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 45,000 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (40,049 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (111,262 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (130,376 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 86% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 24,000,000 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (1,156 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (53,430 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (45,529 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 337% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,839 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 207% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,700 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 26,667 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,600 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 (5,248 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,650 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.61 (7,343 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 267% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,417 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (18,109 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (48,338 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (22,805 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (167,422 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 458% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (97,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (10,360 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.26 (5,580 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.37 (5,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 50 Dinar | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $22 (28,681 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (10,864 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 262% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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