Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Hamburg | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (21,353 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (12,451 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 126% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (8,237 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 407% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (1,841 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.20 (7,364 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (4,902 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 292% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (11,253 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (3,984 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (3,109 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 187% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (1,442 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (10,608 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (2,541 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (2,424 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 108% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Hamburg | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,748 (2,474,662 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,504 (2,129,758 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (275,745 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,302 (1,843,303 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €968 (1,371,143 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (160,009 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (33,774 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (502,835 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (158,704 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (9,376 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (29,773 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (119,667 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (82,029 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (144,721 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (213,197 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 205% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,435 (34,598,036 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (2,459 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 301% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (73,517 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (33,818 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 224% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 89% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (12,181 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 281% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (13,321 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 393% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (67,740 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (5,221 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (3,277 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (3,966 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (2,161 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (2,245 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (30,250 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 249% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Hamburg | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (58,669 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (32,849 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (163,729 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 446% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (89,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (15,342 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 309% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (4,923 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (5,785 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (650,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (130 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 159% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (74,255 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (10,882 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 263% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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