- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Iraq
- Cabo San Lucas
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
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Food in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is 0% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (7,052 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (6,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (2,363 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (1,014 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 28 (1,774 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,659 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (5,057 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 52 (3,271 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (1,933 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (1,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 115 (7,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (1,559 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (1,739 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,443 (976,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,890 (435,565 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 458 (28,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 9,432 (596,265 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 4,534 (286,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 400 (25,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 442 (27,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 5,600 (354,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,250 (79,023 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (11,695 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 37 (2,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 600 (37,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 600 (37,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 900 (56,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (63,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 335,700 (21,222,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (908 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,067 (67,462 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 141 (8,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 50 (3,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 33 (2,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 500 (31,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (1,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (1,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 160 (10,115 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 425 (26,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 118 (7,481 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | Mex$ 997 (63,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (6,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 45 (2,845 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (3,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,086 (68,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (3,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
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These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
63.218
IQD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,860,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 2,848,315 Dinar
(Mex$ 45,055)
in Cabo San Lucas.
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