- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Lucknow
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 23% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨302 (5,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨264 (4,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 (3,566 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (879 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (1,483 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (628 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 (2,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (2,394 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (320 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (2,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,096 (19,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (1,393 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (389 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 | ₨23,814 (421,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,767 (261,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,488 (79,415 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,785 (279,333 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,311 (235,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,551 (45,150 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨979 (17,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,502 (663,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,790 (244,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨446 (7,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨517 (9,143 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,727 (48,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (45,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,593 (81,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,805 (49,628 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 (17,768,052 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (1,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,452 (25,694 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨302 (5,343 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 (1,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨406 (7,182 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨431 (7,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (4,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (3,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 (4,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (2,891 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (1,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (4,124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨870 (15,388 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (8,423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨807 (14,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,959 (34,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨430 (7,613 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (3,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (3,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,926 (671,132 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (1,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,822 (49,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (3,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 23% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,300,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 995,378 Dinar
(₨56,250)
in Lucknow.
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