- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Cuttack
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuttack, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Cuttack (India) is 31% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨268 (4,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨249 (4,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨89 (1,570 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 (571 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (1,323 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (678 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨397 (7,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (2,359 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (307 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨87 (1,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (17,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (1,143 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (389 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Cuttack (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,029 (248,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,705 (260,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,000 (17,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,500 (256,587 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (159,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,096 (19,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨37,871 (670,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (70,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨550 (9,733 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨240 (4,247 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cuttack (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,534 (44,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨9,999 (176,939 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,999 (70,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,602 (28,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Cuttack (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,000,000 (17,695,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨57 (1,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨967 (17,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cuttack (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨160 (2,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (7,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (8,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨600 (10,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨75 (1,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (6,724 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨53 (944 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (1,239 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Cuttack (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨667 (11,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨525 (9,290 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 | ₨999 (17,678 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (14,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (2,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨170 (3,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 (35,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 (1,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.696
IQD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Cuttack (India) is 31% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
765,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 529,226 Dinar
(₨29,907)
in Cuttack.
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