- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Iraq
- Taranto
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taranto, Italy compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taranto (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (18,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (11,539 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.55 (5,174 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (1,857 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (4,320 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (2,551 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (8,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (2,454 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (2,478 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (1,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 (7,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (2,590 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (1,468 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Taranto (Italy) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €604 (880,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €463 (674,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (138,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €513 (747,014 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (583,035 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (145,759 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (33,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (600,891 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (291,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (7,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (11,661 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Taranto (Italy) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (128,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (53,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (102,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (136,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Taranto (Italy) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,563 (32,886,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (2,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (46,643 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Taranto (Italy) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (12,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (10,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (76,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.17 (4,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (3,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 (3,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (2,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (2,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (17,491 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Taranto (Italy) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (33,941 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (21,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (68,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (75,612 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.86 (8,537 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.26 (1,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (5,726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (69,756 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (7,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1457.588
IQD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Taranto (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 3,089,976 Dinar
(€2,120)
in Taranto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,550,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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