Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (18,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,751 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (4,360 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (1,084 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (3,544 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (5,708 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1042% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (5,994 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.55 (3,016 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (2,283 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (2,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (16,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (2,096 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (2,646 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 429% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,364 (1,610,506 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,014 (1,197,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (142,921 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (1,034,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $651 (768,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $137 (161,865 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (52,333 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (402,616 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (156,517 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,818 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (35,198 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1660% | |
| 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) | $42 (49,485 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (46,239 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (97,392 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (87,231 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 249% | |
| 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 | $22,529 (26,607,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (724 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (73,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (24,643 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,323 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (7,086 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (165,109 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1551% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (5,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (3,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (5,467 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (3,363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (2,164 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (21,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (51,907 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (26,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (186,553 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (96,566 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (4,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (6,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $224 (265,013 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (237 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (58,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (12,007 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,026,528 Dinar
($869)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
696,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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