Cost of living in Posadas (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Posadas (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,300 (6,590 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,635 (4,039 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $533 (816 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $388 (594 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $889 (1,363 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $587 (900 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,312 (3,543 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $766 (1,174 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 (371 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $332 (509 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,145 (1,755 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $754 (1,155 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $248 (381 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | - 72% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Posadas (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $200,381 (307,085 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,097 (211,634 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $34,691 (53,165 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $126,949 (194,550 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $128,988 (197,675 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $39,163 (60,018 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,431 (5,258 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $65,134 (99,818 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $57,834 (88,631 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,489 (2,283 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $997 (1,528 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Posadas (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,821 (42,635 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $18,681 (28,628 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,492 (65,119 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,694 (59,299 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 50% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Posadas (Argentina) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,147,200 (17,083,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $248 (380 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,890 (2,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Posadas (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $589 (902 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,949 (4,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,359 (11,278 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,461 (2,239 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $960 (1,471 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 135% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $681 (1,044 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,058 (1,622 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,134 (1,738 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,506 (2,308 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Posadas (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Posadas | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,705 (11,808 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,858 (4,380 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,970 (12,214 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $11,660 (17,869 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $787 (1,206 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $681 (1,044 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $953 (1,460 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $102,050 (156,392 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $100 (153 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,307 (6,601 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $782 (1,198 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2024.
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