- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Dindigul
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dindigul, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Dindigul (India) is 31% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨652 (11,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨378 (6,743 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨73 (1,292 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (721 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨50 (889 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (647 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 (3,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (2,141 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (670 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨113 (2,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨526 (9,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (940 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (485 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dindigul (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,810 (281,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,783 (156,485 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (83,818 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨22,925 (408,477 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,707 (244,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,470 (168,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨640 (11,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨49,828 (887,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,590 (224,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨489 (8,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨210 (3,742 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dindigul (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,599 (28,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,767 (31,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,543 (80,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,749 (31,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dindigul (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨994,122 (17,712,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (1,247 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨992 (17,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dindigul (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨181 (3,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨182 (3,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨350 (6,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨215 (3,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨196 (3,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨208 (3,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨81 (1,443 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (873 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨140 (2,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dindigul (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨510 (9,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (5,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨380 (6,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨457 (8,143 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨950 (16,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨586 (10,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (2,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨22,437 (399,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨87 (1,550 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,161 (20,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (4,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on November 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dindigul (India) is 31% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
896,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 613,966 Dinar
(₨34,458)
in Dindigul.
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