Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Riverside, California | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (20,585 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (14,257 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 159% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (8,268 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 409% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (1,345 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.42 (5,787 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.53 (3,315 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (8,440 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (4,517 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (2,541 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (2,394 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (17,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (3,599 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (3,597 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 208% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,802 (3,669,657 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,937 (2,536,733 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (330,276 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,718 (2,250,679 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,238 (1,621,487 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $188 (246,694 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $86 (112,202 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | $388 (507,632 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (123,134 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (17,101 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (56,122 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (71,403 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (47,456 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $63 (82,755 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (99,879 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,160 (39,506,151 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.37 (1,795 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 193% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (121,403 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (41,782 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 301% | |
Personal Care | + 156% | |||
Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (6,977 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (37,384 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 1285% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (41,165 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (11,704 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 154% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (3,608 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.88 (5,084 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.17 (6,775 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 239% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.75 (3,605 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (28,162 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Riverside, California | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $86 (112,682 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 263% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (39,679 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (144,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (15,885 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 324% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (6,312 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 110% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (10,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $543 (711,689 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (158 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 216% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (52,974 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (17,557 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 485% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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