- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Patiala
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Patiala, India compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨545 (9,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨313 (5,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (2,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨64 (1,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨119 (2,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨105 (1,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (350 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨113 (2,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨503 (8,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨66 (1,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (512 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,672 (243,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,871 (51,142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨4,000 (71,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (35,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨657 (11,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,502 (650,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 (106,890 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨564 (10,052 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨800 (14,252 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,767 (31,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,354 (24,115 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,741 (48,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,922 (34,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Patiala (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨967,314 (17,232,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (1,497 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,650 (29,395 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨200 (3,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (4,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 (5,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (2,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨235 (4,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (3,049 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨678 (12,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨318 (5,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨454 (8,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨973 (17,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨253 (4,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨126 (2,242 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨135 (2,403 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,477 (26,312 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨396 (7,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Patiala (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
801,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 517,962 Dinar
(₨29,075)
in Patiala.
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