- 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 (9,992 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨386 (7,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (3,114 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (796 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (1,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨128 (2,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨106 (1,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (2,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨417 (7,657 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨61 (1,123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,939 (274,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,247 (151,291 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,128 (39,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨4,000 (73,377 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 (36,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨637 (11,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,815 (601,956 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 (110,065 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨428 (7,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨800 (14,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,966 (36,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,559 (28,607 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,128 (39,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,895 (34,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Patiala (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨967,314 (17,744,608 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (1,244 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨570 (10,456 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨446 (8,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨200 (3,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (4,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 (5,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (2,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨235 (4,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (3,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,834 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Patiala (India) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨778 (14,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨323 (5,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨454 (8,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 (20,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨167 (3,071 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨135 (2,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨142 (2,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,000 (183,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,366 (25,053 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨382 (7,002 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 106 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
INR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
772,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 360,146 Dinar
(₨19,633)
in Patiala.
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