- 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 | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (11,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (5,013 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (1,007 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (2,917 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (4,004 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (6,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (3,956 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (7,700 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (1,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (14,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.50 (1,769 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (2,846 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 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 (1,682,925 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (1,345,029 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (195,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,107,188 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (898,883 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (97,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (57,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (538,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (154,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (22,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (52,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (50,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (114,752 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (146,980 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 (24,801,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (42,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (29,167 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) | $6 (7,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (23,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (125,562 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.47 (6,462 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (3,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (4,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (3,739 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (1,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (18,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (46,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (24,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (221,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (41,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (4,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $122 (144,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (57,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (7,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 629 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 15,395,554 Dinar
($13,036)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,156,250 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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