Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (23,862 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (14,465 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (8,851 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (1,937 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (5,614 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (4,434 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (10,247 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (3,501 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (3,146 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (1,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (11,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (2,519 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (2,896 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,452 (3,911,115 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,857 (2,961,329 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (383,063 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,400 (2,233,777 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,048 (1,671,405 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (229,187 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (58,171 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (668,369 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (282,542 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (8,335 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (28,642 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 35% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (137,767 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 359% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (56,763 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (144,577 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (183,052 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 148% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (39,718,690 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (3,300 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 633% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (96,534 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (34,851 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (10,765 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (13,481 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (100,688 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (6,077 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (3,118 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (5,132 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (1,894 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (2,129 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (36,263 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| Munich | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (73,549 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (38,818 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (234,560 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (98,320 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (21,410 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 328% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (7,270 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (6,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (788,388 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (156 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (65,145 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (9,776 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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