- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Kota
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota (India) is 24% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨254 (4,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨187 (3,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨204 (3,667 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (880 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨63 (1,139 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨19 (348 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨110 (1,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (2,692 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨14 (254 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 (1,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨760 (13,689 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (1,084 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (357 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 | ₨14,795 (266,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,500 (243,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,000 (18,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,452 (656,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨4,500 (81,055 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨700 (12,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨500 (9,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨25,000 (450,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,587 (64,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨150 (2,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,717 (30,933 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (18,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 (36,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (36,025 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 | ₨76 (1,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| 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 (1,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (1,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (1,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kota (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨816 (14,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨355 (6,399 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (3,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (18,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Kota (India) is 24% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
746,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 563,398 Dinar
(₨31,278)
in Kota.
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