Cost of living in Bakersfield, California, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (15,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (7,668 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.93 (4,641 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (1,082 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.08 (4,822 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.89 (3,408 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 582% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (7,687 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (3,635 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (1,778 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (2,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (15,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (2,324 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (2,369 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 374% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (1,906,358 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,022 (1,206,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $281 (332,291 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $995 (1,174,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (884,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (159,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (54,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $453 (535,196 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (131,682 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (9,929 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (18,253 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 813% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (56,434 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (41,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (87,527 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (110,468 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 342% | |
| 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 (33,304,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (965 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (41,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (25,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (10,782 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (29,165 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (111,294 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1013% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (8,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (3,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (5,893 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (3,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (2,527 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (18,123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (49,312 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (26,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (124,007 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (79,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (8,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (5,548 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (5,738 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (165,132 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (279 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (39,926 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (7,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,028,537 Dinar
($871)
in Bakersfield, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
695,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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