- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Iraq
- Durrës
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durrës, Albania compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,850 Lek (31,542 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,283 Lek (14,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 260 Lek (2,878 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Lek (1,425 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (2,158 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 133 Lek (1,476 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Lek (4,427 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (1,181 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (664 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (1,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (6,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Lek (1,660 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (738 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 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 (332,024 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 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 (71,939 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Lek (664,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 37,500 Lek (415,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,000 Lek (44,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,967 Lek (21,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 67,500 Lek (747,054 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Lek (121,742 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 583 Lek (6,456 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Lek (4,427 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 Lek (105,141 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,125 Lek (67,788 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,833 Lek (119,897 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,500 Lek (105,141 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 321% | |
| 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 (21,581,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (1,884 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 Lek (16,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 257 Lek (2,841 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (16,601 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (19,805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (4,796 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (3,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (4,008 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Lek (4,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (27,669 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (7,281 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 (48,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (11,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (1,893 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Lek (2,213 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 (38,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (3,320 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 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 897,115 Dinar
(81,059 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
814,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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