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 (7,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (4,063 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (802 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (2,575 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.23 (3,815 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 663% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (5,830 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (3,858 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (1,567 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 213% | |
| 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 | $1.64 (1,938 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (2,234 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 80% 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 | $186 (219,157 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 338% | |
| 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 | $107 (125,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (52,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (411,652 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (137,248 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (8,659 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (13,006 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 550% | |
| 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 (47,134 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) | $93 (109,766 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (115,268 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 361% | |
| 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 | $0.60 (707 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (70,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (7,472 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (16,413 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (112,786 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1028% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (6,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.08 (3,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.25 (3,844 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (2,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.12 (1,326 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (20,668 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (47,956 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (138,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (88,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,617 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) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $496 (585,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,074,491 Dinar
($910)
in Columbus, Ohio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
761,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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