- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Iraq
- Bălţi
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (3,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Leu (3,132 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (2,436 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,250 Dinar | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (1,581 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (1,392 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (1,253 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (348 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (974 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (4,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (1,531 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (376 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (208,812 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (139,208 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (208,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,572 Leu (109,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (9,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 Leu (348,020 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (69,604 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (3,480 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (41,762 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (31,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (56,643 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (72,004 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (8,352,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (1,146 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 0% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (6,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (2,088 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (4,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (21,193 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (10,441 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (3,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (1,044 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (1,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (34,802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (1,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
69.604
IQD
/
MDL
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For example, you would need at least 708,819 Dinar
(10,184 Leu)
in Bălţi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
692,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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