Cost of living in Auckland (New Zealand) is 41% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$23 (21,364 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (12,888 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (6,755 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.61 (2,435 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (7,643 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (8,001 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (7,581 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.39 (4,092 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.15 (2,942 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.13 (3,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (17,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.82 (3,559 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.59 (2,416 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 37% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,948 (3,682,705 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,018 (2,815,405 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$283 (263,817 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,265 (2,113,133 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,783 (1,663,620 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$193 (180,160 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (67,815 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$842 (785,133 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$252 (234,836 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$16 (14,863 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$28 (26,250 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 30% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (112,029 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$77 (72,065 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (149,019 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$200 (186,932 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 251% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 251% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$41,171 (38,405,956 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$3.06 (2,856 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 535% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$192 (179,336 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 498% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$31 (29,272 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 27% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (14,999 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$6 (5,759 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$73 (68,142 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (8,711 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (5,851 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (7,014 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.79 (3,532 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.76 (4,438 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$42 (38,896 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 12% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Auckland | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$84 (78,244 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (37,198 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$305 (284,304 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 848% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$135 (126,271 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (18,818 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.55 (5,182 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (9,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$726 (676,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (315 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$84 (78,679 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (33,377 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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