- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Ghana
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | GH₵43 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | GH₵30 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (GH₵4.66) | GH₵10 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (GH₵5.59) | GH₵12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (GH₵1.86) | GH₵12 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (GH₵19) | GH₵37 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (GH₵2.79) | GH₵15 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (GH₵1.86) | GH₵10 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | GH₵5.32 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵26 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (GH₵1.86) | GH₵5.42 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000 Dinar (GH₵931) | GH₵11,197 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | GH₵4,896 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (GH₵186) | GH₵325 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵3,366 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | GH₵108 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Dinar (GH₵2,607) | GH₵2,180 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (GH₵559) | GH₵632 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (GH₵19) | GH₵35 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵38 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | GH₵172 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (GH₵112) | GH₵280 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (GH₵93) | GH₵302 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 0% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵60,367 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (GH₵3.72) | GH₵3.62 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (GH₵11) | GH₵20 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (GH₵22) | GH₵31 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Dinar (GH₵37) | GH₵160 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (GH₵15) | GH₵16 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | GH₵25 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (GH₵74) | GH₵73 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | GH₵54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | GH₵229 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 500,000 Dinar (GH₵1,862) | GH₵812 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵312 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵21,704
(5,827,522 Dinar)
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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