- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Kota
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Kota (India) is 25% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨229 (4,126 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨189 (3,409 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨190 (3,432 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (765 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 (1,200 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (558 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨83 (1,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨128 (2,301 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (344 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (1,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨397 (7,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 (1,257 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (369 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 82% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,699 (300,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,343 (240,433 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,978 (53,657 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,120 (650,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,884 (214,140 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,900 (106,314 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨576 (10,384 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨25,000 (450,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,339 (96,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨178 (3,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (1,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,420 (25,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,110 (20,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,982 (35,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,645 (29,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (1,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (18,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (901 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (1,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (1,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨816 (14,700 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨396 (7,135 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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨224 (4,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨907 (16,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18.019
IQD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Kota (India) is 25% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
857,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 639,043 Dinar
(₨35,465)
in Kota.
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