Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (28,716 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (15,930 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (8,366 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.41 (1,845 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (7,939 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (8,449 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (10,293 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.40 (5,773 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.42 (3,179 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (4,314 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (24,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (4,090 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 (4,853 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,000 (7,865,842 Dinar) | 2,000,000 Dinar | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,126 (4,098,583 Dinar) | 750,000 Dinar | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (254,381 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,927 (5,147,668 Dinar) | 1,500,000 Dinar | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,284 (2,993,836 Dinar) | 1,000,000 Dinar | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (150,227 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (87,779 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $317 (415,407 Dinar) | 350,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (185,600 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (21,216 Dinar) | 12,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (32,828 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (86,380 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (64,489 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (147,772 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $168 (219,755 Dinar) | 200,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 240% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 240% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,392 (31,975,942 Dinar) | 12,000,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (1,405 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $136 (178,138 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 494% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (39,871 Dinar) | 59,653 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (11,035 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (25,738 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (143,510 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (13,110 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 (6,604 Dinar) | 12,500 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (10,234 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (10,298 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 587% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (3,152 Dinar) | 9,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (43,226 Dinar) | 15,000 Dinar | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Al Basrah al Qadimah (Iraq) | ||||
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| New York City | Al Basrah al Qadimah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (96,538 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (46,016 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $355 (465,828 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 1453% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $132 (173,530 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (25,392 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 408% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.51 (7,217 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (12,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $668 (875,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (239 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 (173,091 Dinar) | 100,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (20,882 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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