Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (15,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (9,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (3,682 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (1,625 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (3,113 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (1,438 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (6,304 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (2,742 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 266% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (1,326 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 165% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (1,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (7,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (3,362 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (982 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 96% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (1,162,865 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (759,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (43,601 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (771,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (482,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (33,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (21,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (509,604 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (316,873 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (7,776 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (3,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (75,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (49,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (169,575 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 465% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (120,096 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 380% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (36,039,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (1,295 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (27,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,683 (5,661 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (7,472 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (16,558 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (42,643 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (10,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (3,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (5,431 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (4,413 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (3,783 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (7,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (30,093 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (13,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (26,633 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (42,147 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (9,434 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (4,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (4,551 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (661,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (220 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (45,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (2,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,073 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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