- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Iraq
- Hamburg
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamburg, Germany compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (14,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (10,083 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (5,812 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.76 (1,095 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.91 (2,751 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (3,889 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 289% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (7,490 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (3,298 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (1,959 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (1,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (7,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (2,433 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (2,449 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (2,133,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,046 (1,506,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (391,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (1,080,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (739,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (195,532 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (35,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €432 (622,120 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (150,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (9,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (18,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (115,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (56,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (133,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (175,122 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (28,807,646 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (1,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (108,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (28,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (12,066 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (12,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (88,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (4,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (3,070 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (4,124 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (1,959 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (2,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (31,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (52,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (31,688 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €106 (152,806 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (72,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (13,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (3,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (5,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (699,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (130 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (57,169 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (8,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 8,803,297 Dinar
(€6,112)
in Hamburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,710,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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