Cost of living in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 25% more expensive than in Akola (India)
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| Food in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 25% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| - | ₨500 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| - | ₨375 | - |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3,000 Dinar (₨179) | ₨200 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (₨90) | ₨44 | 105% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (₨119) | ₨50 | 139% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 1,000 Dinar (₨60) | ₨33 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| - | ₨90 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (₨119) | ₨99 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (₨90) | ₨43 | 107% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | ₨165 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | ₨300 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 1,500 Dinar (₨90) | ₨143 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,000 Dinar (₨119) | ₨38 | 217% |
| Housing in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Akola (India) | ||
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | ₨25,413 | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | ₨17,667 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | ₨6,525 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | ₨15,137 | - |
| 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 | ||
| - | ₨10,000 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | ₨1,000 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| - | ₨25,500 | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | ₨6,000 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | ₨150 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | ₨900 | - |
| Clothes in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Akola (India) | ||
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| - | ₨2,000 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | ₨4,000 | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | ₨4,000 | - |
| Transportation in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Akola (India) | ||
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| - | ₨74 | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | ₨2,750 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Akola (India) | ||
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | ₨400 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | ₨200 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | ₨500 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | ₨80 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | ₨160 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | ₨60 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | ₨20 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | - | - |
| Entertainment in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Akola (India) | ||
| Al `Amarah (Iraq) | Akola (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | ₨385 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | ₨293 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | ₨500 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | ₨245 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | ₨1,000 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | ₨1,000 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | ₨120 | - |
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For example, you would need at least ₨89,919
(1,505,397 Dinar)
in Al `Amarah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨72,000
in Akola.