- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨150 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨300 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (₨111) | ₨225 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (₨69) | ₨99 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (₨83) | ₨79 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (₨28) | ₨30 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (₨277) | ₨300 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (₨42) | ₨162 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (₨28) | ₨80 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨850 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Dinar (₨111) | ₨80 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (₨28) | ₨100 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000 Dinar (₨13,874) | ₨10,165 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (₨2,775) | ₨5,041 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Dinar (₨38,848) | ₨100,000 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (₨8,325) | ₨25,000 | - 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨277) | ₨300 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Dinar (₨111) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,500 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,000 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,665) | ₨4,000 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,387) | ₨3,000 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 3% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨570,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (₨55) | ₨66 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨500 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (₨166) | ₨80 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (₨333) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Dinar (₨555) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (₨222) | ₨100 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨300 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (₨111) | ₨100 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 1% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (₨1,110) | ₨1,000 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨200 | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨32,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨29,390
(529,570 Dinar)
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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