Cost of living in Billings, Montana, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Billings, Montana (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (13,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.03 (5,875 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (1,128 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (3,455 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.75 (5,537 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1007% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (9,696 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (3,272 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (1,534 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (3,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (17,173 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2,081 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (2,045 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Billings, Montana (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,177 (1,373,221 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,006 (1,174,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (151,248 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $935 (1,090,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $788 (919,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (92,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (78,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (426,560 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (108,129 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (19,850 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (22,666 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1033% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Billings, Montana (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (56,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $62 (71,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (89,589 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (145,786 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 483% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Billings, Montana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,031 (35,045,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (718 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $122 (141,827 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Billings, Montana (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,911 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (32,377 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 440% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $183 (213,832 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 2038% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (10,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (4,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (7,992 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (3,506 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (2,742 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (29,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Billings, Montana (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (44,309 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (25,417 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (186,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (91,925 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (6,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (5,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $600 (700,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (65,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8,754 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 03, 2017.
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Cost of living in Billings, Montana (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,003,528 Dinar
($860)
in Billings, Montana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
680,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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