- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Lucknow
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 27% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (6,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (4,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨126 (2,203 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (816 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (1,144 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (865 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (2,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (2,356 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (310 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (2,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,043 (18,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 (1,310 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (409 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,146 (455,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,869 (276,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,436 (77,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,755 (344,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,823 (223,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,835 (49,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨925 (16,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,485 (636,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,017 (227,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨446 (7,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨463 (8,066 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,616 (45,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,329 (40,622 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,593 (80,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,558 (44,613 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,004,090 (17,510,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (1,259 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,295 (22,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨295 (5,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (1,821 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨406 (7,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (17,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (4,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (3,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 (4,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (2,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (1,339 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨276 (4,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨991 (17,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (8,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (28,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,785 (31,122 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨409 (7,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨192 (3,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (3,564 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,926 (661,417 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (1,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,826 (49,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (3,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.440
IQD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 27% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,290,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 936,379 Dinar
(₨53,693)
in Lucknow.
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