Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (17,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,413 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.03 (4,777 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (1,051 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (2,852 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (5,616 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1023% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (8,042 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (3,793 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (1,877 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (2,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (16,510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (2,061 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (2,302 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,488 (1,762,325 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,199 (1,419,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (167,425 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $982 (1,162,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $815 (965,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (146,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (51,833 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (358,358 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (153,430 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,286 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (32,231 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1512% | |
| 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) | $47 (55,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (48,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (96,654 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (97,160 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 289% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (29,305,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (822 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (71,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (17,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (10,443 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (30,192 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 403% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (117,079 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1071% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (5,668 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (3,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (6,134 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (3,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (2,338 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (27,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (55,911 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (27,890 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (160,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (105,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (12,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (5,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (7,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (508,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (237 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (47,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (12,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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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 1,073,023 Dinar
($906)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
730,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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