Cost of living in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Nuevo Laredo | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 176 (13,780 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 128 (10,008 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 56 (4,400 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (1,984 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (2,620 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (1,676 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 103 (8,012 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (2,691 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (1,757 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (1,531 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (15,625 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (2,381 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (1,676 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 24% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 6,134 (479,252 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 4,302 (336,105 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 789 (61,642 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 5,491 (428,958 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 2,472 (193,101 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 771 (60,221 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (29,768 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,850 (535,172 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,674 (130,791 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 70 (5,465 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 41 (3,165 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 535 (41,810 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 500 (39,062 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (109,823 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 888 (69,389 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (1,267 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 295% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 529 (41,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 123 (9,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 72 (5,637 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 125 (9,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 660 (51,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (3,866 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 518% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (4,859 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (2,274 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (2,526 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 405% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 150 (11,713 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Nuevo Laredo (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 453 (35,422 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (10,508 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 698 (54,568 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 79 (6,172 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 64 (5,031 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 403% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (2,667 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 600,000 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 49 (3,826 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 206% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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