- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Iraq
- Mackay
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mackay, Australia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mackay (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$14 (12,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (8,167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (4,845 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.17 (1,027 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.07 (3,585 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (5,938 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (7,381 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.99 (3,512 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.16 (2,780 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.80 (1,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (12,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.59 (3,162 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (1,836 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,778 (1,567,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,398 (1,231,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (88,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,204 (1,061,061 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (947,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$129 (113,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (38,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$567 (499,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (183,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (11,127 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (26,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (113,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (55,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (124,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (123,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mackay (Australia) 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 | AU$1.33 (1,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (9,672 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (13,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (66,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (5,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (7,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (6,169 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (2,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$2.83 (2,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (24,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (44,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (28,862 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 | AU$120 (105,754 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (13,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.38 (4,737 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (4,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (70,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (24,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
881.280
IQD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Mackay (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 5,907,748 Dinar
(AU$6,704)
in Mackay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,260,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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