- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Lucknow
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 22% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨275 (5,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨307 (5,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (3,159 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (955 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (1,564 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (534 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (2,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (2,447 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (326 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨180 (3,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,089 (19,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (1,444 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (435 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 78% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,989 (365,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,226 (260,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,540 (101,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,624 (231,044 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,839 (180,065 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,352 (61,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,017 (18,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,673 (671,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (229,593 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (6,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨209 (3,825 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (44,152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,402 (43,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,098 (93,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,351 (61,334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,191,500 (21,806,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (1,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨897 (16,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨119 (2,182 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 (2,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨388 (7,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨341 (6,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨311 (5,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨208 (3,799 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨184 (3,371 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (3,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (1,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 (4,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,493 (27,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨456 (8,354 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,034 (18,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,262 (41,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (9,470 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (3,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨223 (4,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨1,670 (30,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨47 (857 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,326 (79,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (5,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,050,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 817,607 Dinar
(₨44,673)
in Lucknow.
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