Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,725 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.18 (3,788 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (815 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.30 (2,742 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (5,373 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 975% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.35 (6,376 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (3,403 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (1,677 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (4,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (18,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (2,000 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (2,619 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,362 (1,621,940 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $935 (1,113,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (198,867 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,162 (1,383,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $839 (999,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (141,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (64,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (384,070 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (167,137 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (17,640 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (24,533 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1127% | |
| 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) | $46 (55,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (45,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (113,808 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (122,226 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 389% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,736 (23,505,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (848 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (74,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (17,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,003 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (17,112 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (153,361 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1434% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (8,053 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.76 (3,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.94 (4,694 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (4,013 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.45 (1,724 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (20,462 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (51,478 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (29,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (159,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (90,532 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (12,923 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (6,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.75 (5,661 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $470 (559,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (438 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (52,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (7,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,184,054 Dinar
($994)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
824,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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