Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (3,943 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.66 (787 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (2,581 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (3,691 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 638% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (6,026 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (3,402 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (1,696 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (1,918 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (14,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2,113 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (2,291 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,700 (2,012,800 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 705% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,205 (1,426,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (256,437 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (1,244,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $783 (927,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (163,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (55,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $369 (437,155 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (132,731 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (12,429 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (13,957 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 598% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (47,253 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (38,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (99,266 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (121,763 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 387% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (23,680,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (732 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (71,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,790 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (7,466 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (14,939 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (99,919 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 899% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (7,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.94 (3,475 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.08 (3,641 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (3,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (1,665 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (18,647 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (43,115 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (107,281 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (72,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.11 (3,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.75 (3,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (512,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (57,720 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (7,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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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 1,138,516 Dinar
($962)
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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