Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (16,671 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,169 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (4,221 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (998 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (2,732 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (5,746 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1049% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.56 (6,494 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.71 (3,167 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (2,057 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (2,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (15,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (2,098 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (2,662 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 432% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (1,766,675 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,018 (1,187,866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (141,955 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $877 (1,023,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (757,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (143,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (48,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (417,304 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (146,986 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,915 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (34,781 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1639% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (53,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (43,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (97,022 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (89,119 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 256% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,085 (26,940,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (725 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (72,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (24,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,212 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (7,002 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (163,151 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1532% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (5,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (3,607 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (5,402 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (3,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (2,138 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (20,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (51,292 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (27,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (175,769 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (87,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (4,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (6,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $224 (261,871 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (234 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (57,565 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (11,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,105,299 Dinar
($947)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
766,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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