- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Al `Amarah
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al `Amarah, Iraq compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 37% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨283 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨145 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (₨170) | ₨159 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (₨85) | ₨43 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (₨113) | ₨74 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (₨57) | ₨26 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨87 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (₨113) | ₨101 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (₨85) | ₨16 | + 438% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨89 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨643 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,500 Dinar (₨85) | ₨75 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Dinar (₨113) | ₨28 | + 299% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨20,330 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨9,533 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,375 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,550 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨30,500 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨9,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,225 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,040 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,233 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,333 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,167 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨767,287 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨53 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨560 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨220 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨650 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨50 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨55 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨125 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,243 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨750 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,775 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,167 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨150 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨140 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨190 | - | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 37% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨90,534
(1,602,069 Dinar)
in Al `Amarah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨66,000
in Agra.
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