Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (24,611 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (13,385 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (6,355 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 291% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (1,123 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (5,445 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (5,023 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 302% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.52 (5,923 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (4,778 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (2,692 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (3,541 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 254% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (20,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (3,206 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (2,938 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 152% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,509 (1,976,716 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $888 (1,162,594 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (224,514 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $922 (1,207,636 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $599 (785,013 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (172,178 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $35 (46,318 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | $344 (450,385 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (180,678 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (12,521 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (38,092 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (74,005 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (51,475 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (132,917 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (148,866 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,629 (34,881,192 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1,129 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (70,364 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (14,338 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 38% | |
Personal Care | + 196% | |||
Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (9,578 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (15,082 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 459% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (198,323 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 644% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,600 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (4,798 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (7,603 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (4,481 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (2,027 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (22,601 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (57,472 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (30,476 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (181,206 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 504% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (99,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (15,961 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 326% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (6,351 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (8,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (568,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (248 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 396% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (42,670 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (9,399 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 213% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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