Cost of living in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (18,317 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (10,050 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (5,970 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.86 (1,806 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.65 (3,550 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.56 (4,431 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 307% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (8,127 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.44 (4,315 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.15 (2,084 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.33 (4,207 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (17,366 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.25 (2,189 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (2,115 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 56% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,460 (1,417,550 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$915 (888,467 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$188 (182,890 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 485,024 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$702 (681,765 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 131,884 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (70,756 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 591,884 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$255 (247,246 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 51,618 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (109,908 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 118,116 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.41 (1,368 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 326% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (25,464 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Brandon, Manitoba | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (23,215 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 50,000 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$487 (473,285 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$40 (39,135 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 291% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,250 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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