Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (4,066 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (873 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (2,596 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (5,164 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 933% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.27 (6,279 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (3,514 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (1,818 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (1,929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (14,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (2,188 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (2,427 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 385% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (2,024,700 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 710% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (1,434,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (265,620 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (1,252,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (932,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (162,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (54,373 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (402,590 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (137,147 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (14,893 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (22,025 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1001% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (47,533 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (38,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (107,443 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (124,348 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 397% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (23,820,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (791 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (71,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,967 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (7,467 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (12,214 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (140,447 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (7,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.76 (3,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.66 (4,357 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.34 (1,597 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (18,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (45,340 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (141,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (77,730 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (10,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (3,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (3,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (513,772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (322 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (58,061 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (7,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,191,445 Dinar
($1,000)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
816,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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