Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (15,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (7,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.95 (4,605 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (1,044 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.73 (4,351 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.74 (3,201 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 540% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (7,539 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (3,563 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (1,631 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (2,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (15,468 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (2,442 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (2,144 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (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 | $1,614 (1,883,760 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (1,192,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (278,593 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (1,160,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (874,158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (157,622 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (58,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $457 (533,890 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (133,579 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (9,901 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (19,766 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 888% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (55,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (40,845 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (84,932 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (109,158 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 337% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,200 (32,909,400 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (949 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (42,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (25,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (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 (10,194 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (28,820 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 380% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (101,529 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 915% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7,756 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (3,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (5,489 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (3,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (2,479 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (19,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (53,504 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (25,733 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (122,537 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (81,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (7,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (5,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (5,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (163,175 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (38,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (7,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,056,745 Dinar
($906)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
745,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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