Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,755 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.04 (3,589 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (796 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (2,575 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.41 (4,028 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 706% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (7,491 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (3,722 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (1,677 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (1,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (14,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.48 (1,743 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (2,029 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (2,007,700 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 703% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (1,422,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (225,473 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (1,241,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (925,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (117,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (51,846 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (392,549 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (125,233 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (9,050 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (19,650 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 883% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (47,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (38,383 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (104,515 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (118,596 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 374% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (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 | $20,000 (23,620,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (687 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (70,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7,986 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (19,165 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (86,896 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 769% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (7,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (3,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.20 (3,775 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (2,453 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (1,262 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (18,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (47,912 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (145,281 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (86,467 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,579 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (3,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (3,248 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (176,473 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (319 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (57,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (7,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 656,863 Dinar
($556)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
468,750 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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