- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Lucknow
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 21% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨275 (4,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨307 (5,504 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨216 (3,884 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (928 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (1,534 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (549 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨146 (2,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨130 (2,336 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (314 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (2,187 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨971 (17,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (1,416 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (386 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,218 (434,732 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,385 (258,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,076 (73,164 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,188 (236,744 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,845 (248,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,551 (45,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨991 (17,786 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,673 (658,317 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (225,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (6,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨209 (3,752 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,814 (50,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (48,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,555 (81,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,858 (51,306 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,550 (18,409,735 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (1,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,057 (18,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨123 (2,215 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (2,921 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨388 (6,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨405 (7,278 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨311 (5,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨208 (3,726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨184 (3,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (2,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (1,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨235 (4,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,076 (19,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨431 (7,732 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,034 (18,565 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,262 (40,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (9,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (2,959 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨223 (4,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨42,765 (767,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,718 (48,788 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (5,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 21% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,320,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,049,028 Dinar
(₨58,438)
in Lucknow.
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