- Cost of Living
- United States
- Iraq
- San Antonio, Texas
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (11,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (5,026 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (937 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (2,924 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (4,014 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (6,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (3,966 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (7,720 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 415% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (1,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (14,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (2,230 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (2,853 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,425 (1,687,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (1,348,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (196,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,110,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (901,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (98,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (57,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (395,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (111,759 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (14,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (22,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (53,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (50,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (99,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (137,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (24,864,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (841 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (42,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (26,687 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (7,097 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (22,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (119,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.90 (6,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (4,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (4,728 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (3,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.14 (1,353 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (19,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (46,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (24,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (201,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (41,440 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (11,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (4,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (503,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (58,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (7,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 864 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 7,335,052 Dinar
($6,195)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,850,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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