- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Iraq
- Durrës
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durrës, Albania vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,850 Lek (30,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,283 Lek (13,857 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 260 Lek (2,807 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Lek (1,390 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (2,106 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 133 Lek (1,440 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Lek (4,319 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (1,152 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (648 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (1,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (6,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Lek (1,620 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (720 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (323,939 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,500 Lek (70,187 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Lek (647,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 37,500 Lek (404,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,000 Lek (43,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,967 Lek (21,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 67,500 Lek (728,863 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Lek (118,778 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 583 Lek (6,299 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Lek (4,319 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 Lek (102,581 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,125 Lek (66,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,833 Lek (116,978 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,500 Lek (102,581 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,950,000 Lek (21,056,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (1,838 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 Lek (15,837 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 257 Lek (2,771 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (16,197 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (19,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (4,679 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (2,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (3,910 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Lek (4,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (26,995 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (7,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,421 Lek (47,738 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (10,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (1,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Lek (2,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,500 Lek (37,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (3,239 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 41 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 895,333 Dinar
(82,917 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
817,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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