Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (15,997 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (4,623 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (979 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (3,583 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (5,804 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1061% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (8,821 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (4,344 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 479% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (2,196 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (2,510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (13,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (1,950 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (2,688 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 438% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,268 (2,647,083 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 959% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,335 (1,557,805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (192,679 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,692 (1,974,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,154 (1,347,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (199,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (49,986 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (388,682 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (109,333 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,085 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (24,396 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1120% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (53,809 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (40,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (77,565 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (107,437 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 330% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (29,445,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (639 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (55,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (21,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (8,554 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (2,918 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (107,937 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 979% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (3,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (7,635 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (4,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (2,164 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (24,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (38,274 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (25,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (112,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (67,723 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (5,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (6,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $533 (622,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (86,477 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (6,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,162,966 Dinar
($997)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
765,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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