- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Iraq
- Nuevo Laredo
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
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Food | ||||
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Food in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 88 (5,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (7,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (4,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (1,587 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (2,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (1,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 115 (7,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 31 (2,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (1,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (1,342 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 243 (15,615 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (1,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (1,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 5,250 (336,923 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (192,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 800 (51,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 3,500 (224,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 1,750 (112,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,000 (64,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 380 (24,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,500 (481,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,775 (113,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (4,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 35 (2,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 445 (28,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 500 (32,088 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,088 (69,791 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,100 (70,593 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 175,000 (11,230,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (827 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 628 (40,280 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 121 (7,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (6,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 157 (10,071 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 452 (28,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 55 (3,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (3,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (3,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (1,925 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (2,246 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (4,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 337 (21,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 125 (8,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 325 (20,857 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 625 (40,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 65 (4,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 56 (3,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 33 (2,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 7,000 (449,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.25 (144 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 333 (21,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 38 (2,439 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,020,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 677,198 Dinar
(Mex$ 10,552)
in Nuevo Laredo.
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