- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Iraq
- Mackay
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mackay, Australia compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mackay (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (15,033 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (8,234 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.41 (5,002 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (1,171 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$3.83 (3,541 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (6,182 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (7,805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.04 (3,737 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.48 (2,290 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.80 (1,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (15,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.64 (3,364 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.48 (2,290 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (1,551,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,398 (1,292,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (92,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,204 (1,113,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (994,510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$129 (119,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (40,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$567 (524,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (192,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (11,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (27,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (119,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$67 (61,997 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (130,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (129,518 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$1.32 (1,222 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$8 (7,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (69,384 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (6,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$10 (9,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (9,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.00 (3,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.00 (2,775 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (26,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mackay (Australia) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (32,773 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 (111,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (16,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (4,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (25,904 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
925.125
IQD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Mackay (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 6,819,179 Dinar
(AU$7,371)
in Mackay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,690,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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