Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (16,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (4,156 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (1,026 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.54 (3,010 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 101% | |
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 | $3.04 (3,600 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 380% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (1,878 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 276% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.08 (2,458 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (16,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (2,062 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (2,347 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 369% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,463 (1,731,754 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 593% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,143 (1,352,909 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 | $889 (1,053,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $731 (865,787 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (149,003 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 | $26 (30,258 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1413% | |
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 | $0.67 (799 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (72,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (17,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 142% 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.) | $3.26 (3,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (6,134 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (3,934 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 | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (55,253 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (28,811 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 | $96 (113,895 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 (7,181 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 | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 999,187 Dinar
($844)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
684,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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