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Cost of living in Birjand, Iran vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq

Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Birjand (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20,000 (566 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7,000 (198 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 84% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20,000 (566 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 17,000 (481 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,000 (226 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 12,000 (339 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (141 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 72% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Birjand (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,800,000 (107,488 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500,000 (14,143 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 300,000 (8,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 10,000,000 (282,864 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 150,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Birjand (Iran) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 50,000 (1,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (33,944 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250,000 (7,072 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Birjand (Iran) is 12% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,000 (198 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400,000 (11,315 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Birjand (Iran) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 250,000 (7,072 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
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, ...) | ﷼ 45,000 (1,273 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 28,000 (792 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (424 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30,000 (849 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Birjand (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (5,657 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 40,000 (1,131 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150,000 (4,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25,000 (707 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2014.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birjand (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
754,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah
you would need to make just about 674,047 Dinar
(﷼ 23,829,356)
in Birjand.
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