- Cost of Living
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- Abu Ghraib
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Cost of living in Petrolina, Brazil vs Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Petrolina (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (7,606 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (7,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (2,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.75 (1,184 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.03 (1,589 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.69 (1,481 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (4,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.90 (1,863 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.87 (1,223 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 (1,668 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (8,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (2,100 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.22 (700 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 40% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Petrolina (Brazil) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,533 (484,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,183 (373,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 167 (52,759 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,800 (568,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 600 (189,475 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 100 (31,579 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 104 (32,735 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,543 (487,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 255 (80,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (7,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (7,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Petrolina (Brazil) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 (65,527 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 127 (40,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 352 (111,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 295 (93,054 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Petrolina (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,922 (18,922,841 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.39 (1,387 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 105 (33,190 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Petrolina (Brazil) is 0% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (4,519 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 (4,737 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 75% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 119 (37,658 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (5,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (3,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (3,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.16 (1,631 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.17 (1,002 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (4,872 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Petrolina (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (19,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 (8,776 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (28,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 123 (38,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (3,790 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (3,868 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (1,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.65 (205 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 86 (27,050 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (2,211 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on January 04, 2019.
Exchange rate:
315.792
IQD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Petrolina (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,570,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,199,887 Dinar
(R$ 3,800)
in Petrolina.
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