- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iraq
- Santa Cruz do Sul
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (7,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (7,215 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (2,423 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.61 (1,221 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (2,105 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.34 (1,470 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (4,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.49 (1,522 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (996 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.23 (1,093 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 17 (5,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.85 (1,643 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 (990 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,570 (531,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,424 (482,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 183 (62,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 956 (323,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 756 (256,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (50,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 115 (38,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,836 (621,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 291 (98,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (6,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (4,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (54,461 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (46,007 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 254 (86,054 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (75,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,112 (27,136,342 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.61 (1,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 (34,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (4,065 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 (91,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (4,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (3,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (3,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 (1,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.04 (1,029 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (4,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (20,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (11,786 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (30,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 117 (39,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (3,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.08 (1,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (2,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 (677 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 79 (26,709 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.46 (1,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
338.731
IQD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,640,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,431,712 Dinar
(R$ 4,227)
in Santa Cruz do Sul.
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