Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (16,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.47 (4,139 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (1,110 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.69 (3,204 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (5,507 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1001% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (8,002 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (3,985 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 431% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (1,802 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 260% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (2,756 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (16,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (2,116 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (2,318 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 364% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,482 (1,767,466 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 607% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,241 (1,479,120 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (168,329 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $982 (1,170,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $815 (971,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (133,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (51,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $325 (387,365 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (171,437 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (9,551 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (32,457 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1523% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (52,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (49,336 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (97,332 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 224% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (104,102 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 316% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (29,511,333 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (856 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $56 (66,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (17,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 124% | |||
Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (10,516 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 251% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (30,404 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 407% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (117,900 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1079% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (5,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (3,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (6,177 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (3,942 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (2,436 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (28,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (57,628 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (29,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (161,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (110,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (13,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (5,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (7,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (511,656 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (238 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (47,419 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (12,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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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 1,034,717 Dinar
($868)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
705,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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