- Cost of Living
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- Abu Ghraib
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (11,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (9,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.78 (4,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (1,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.22 (3,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (1,751 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.47 (6,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (2,425 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (1,406 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (1,156 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (9,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.63 (2,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (1,266 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (1,043,185 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (733,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (124,477 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €515 (754,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €348 (510,608 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €72 (105,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (47,921 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €336 (492,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (151,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (11,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (13,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (106,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (54,465 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (111,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (136,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,426 (31,431,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.93 (1,363 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 145% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (58,862 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (23,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (9,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (10,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (93,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.91 (5,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 (4,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (4,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (1,744 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (2,381 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (14,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (38,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (21,402 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (123,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (53,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.77 (8,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (2,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 (5,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €447 (656,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (582 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (57,938 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.91 (4,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1466.979
IQD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,210,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 2,728,382 Dinar
(€1,860)
in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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