Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 10 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 5.41 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.40) | Dirham 5.99 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (Dirham 2.10) | Dirham 9 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.40) | Dirham 5.08 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 5.65 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (Dirham 1.40) | Dirham 3.95 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dirham 5,436 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Dirham 5,338 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (Dirham 140) | Dirham 556 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dirham 4,911 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Dirham 3,245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dirham 356 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 284 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Dinar (Dirham 1,962) | Dirham 1,423 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (Dirham 421) | Dirham 471 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Dirham 14) | Dirham 32 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 195 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 196 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (Dirham 84) | Dirham 279 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (Dirham 70) | Dirham 298 | - 76% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 79,817 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 2.22 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 103 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (Dirham 17) | Dirham 53 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (Dirham 56) | Dirham 168 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 84 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 420 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 214 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.32 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 249 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2024.
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