- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Iraq
- Birjand
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Birjand, Iran compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
WARNING!
Birjand has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Birjand.
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birjand (Iran) is 21% 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 (709 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7,000 (248 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20,000 (709 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 17,000 (602 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,000 (284 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 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 (425 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (177 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 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 (134,663 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 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 (17,719 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 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 (10,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 10,000,000 (354,377 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 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 | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Birjand (Iran) is 0% 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 (1,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (42,525 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250,000 (8,859 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 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 (248 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400,000 (14,175 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Birjand (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 250,000 (8,859 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 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 (1,595 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 (992 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (532 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30,000 (1,063 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 (7,088 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 40,000 (1,418 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.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 500,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150,000 (5,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25,000 (886 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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 September 23, 2014.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Birjand (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
776,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah
you would need to make just about 700,100 Dinar
(﷼ 19,755,777)
in Birjand.
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