- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Iraq
- Mackay
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mackay, Australia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Mackay (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$14 (12,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (8,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (5,009 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.17 (1,061 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.07 (3,705 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (6,138 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 514% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (7,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.99 (3,630 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.16 (2,874 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.80 (1,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (13,057 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.59 (3,268 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (1,898 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,897 (1,728,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,398 (1,273,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (91,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,204 (1,096,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (979,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$129 (117,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (39,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$567 (516,165 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (190,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (11,502 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (27,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (117,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (57,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (128,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (127,537 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 (1,215 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 (9,998 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (13,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (68,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (6,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (7,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (6,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (2,733 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$2.83 (2,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (25,811 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (45,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (29,835 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 (109,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (13,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.38 (4,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (5,010 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 (72,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (25,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
910.979
IQD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Mackay (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 7,414,853 Dinar
(AU$8,139)
in Mackay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,280,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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