Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 41% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cancún | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 564 (43,796 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | + 167% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (12,429 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (5,610 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 30 (2,310 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 (3,962 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (2,485 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 113 (8,779 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (3,462 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 40 (3,070 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 172% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (2,353 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 251 (19,476 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (2,689 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (1,608 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 19% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cancún | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 27,263 (2,115,396 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 385% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,367 (959,556 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,637 (127,047 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 16,160 (1,253,862 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,236 (639,018 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,295 (100,461 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (29,423 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,595 (511,702 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,329 (180,708 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 139 (10,758 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 162 (12,601 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 152% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 901 (69,892 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 721 (55,957 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,829 (141,939 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,353 (104,976 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cancún | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 283,895 (22,027,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (1,861 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 480% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 523 (40,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 245 (18,995 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is 67% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cancún | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 129 (10,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 196 (15,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 733 (56,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 (5,970 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 198% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (5,611 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 798% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (4,659 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (3,027 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 203% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (2,531 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 406% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 257 (19,941 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is 54% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cancún | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 408 (31,676 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 152 (11,809 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 950 (73,744 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 996 (77,314 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (15,336 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 207% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (7,741 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 674% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (4,489 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,112 (784,579 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.62 (126 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 708 (54,912 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 449% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 79 (6,160 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 393% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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