Cost of living in Palo Alto, California, United States compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palo Alto, California (United States) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (18,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (6,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.38 (1,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (7,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (5,285 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (12,887 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (4,972 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (3,147 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (3,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (20,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (2,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (3,636 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Palo Alto, California (United States) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,410 (5,208,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,667 (4,330,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (170,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,661 (3,142,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,264 (2,673,796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (147,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (68,353 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $617 (728,566 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (179,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (13,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (41,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Palo Alto, California (United States) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (61,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (49,754 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (89,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (106,119 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,872 (27,012,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (998 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (153,841 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (21,681 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Palo Alto, California (United States) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (15,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (35,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (126,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (10,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (5,023 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.53 (6,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (4,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (2,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (34,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Palo Alto, California (United States) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (67,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (31,037 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (313,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (118,215 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (14,054 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (4,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (7,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (176,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (95,585 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (8,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 24,807,444 Dinar
($21,005)
in Palo Alto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
16,200,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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