- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Gorakhpur
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gorakhpur, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Gorakhpur (India) is 27% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (2,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (4,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨115 (2,059 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (746 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 (1,158 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (1,097 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (2,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 (2,014 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (510 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (1,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨229 (4,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (1,313 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (418 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Gorakhpur (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,750 (461,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,800 (211,291 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,750 (138,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,000 (268,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (134,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,500 (98,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨600 (10,735 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨47,750 (855,013 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,500 (223,825 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨205 (3,671 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨170 (3,044 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Gorakhpur (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,000 (53,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,333 (23,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,167 (56,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (44,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Gorakhpur (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨340,000 (6,088,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨116 (2,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨550 (9,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Gorakhpur (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨517 (9,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (8,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,000 (35,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (3,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨130 (2,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨165 (2,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (3,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (761 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (2,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gorakhpur (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨467 (8,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (6,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨350 (6,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨750 (13,430 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (8,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨268 (4,790 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨122 (2,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨466 (8,349 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (3,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gorakhpur (India) is 27% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,440,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,057,073 Dinar
(₨59,034)
in Gorakhpur.
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