- 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 | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,788 Lek (17,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (1,306 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 194 Lek (1,947 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (1,665 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (3,594 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (745 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (629 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 Lek (1,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Lek (7,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 135 Lek (1,353 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (761 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,895 Lek (330,347 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (160,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 Lek (803,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (451,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,289 Lek (22,992 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (70,298 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (6,026 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,658 Lek (76,904 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,974 Lek (49,948 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (108,090 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (119,983 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Lek (1,801 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (12,051 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) | 324 Lek (3,251 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (15,064 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (17,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (4,863 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (2,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (3,636 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (3,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (25,106 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (6,607 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 (44,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (10,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (1,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (2,088 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 500,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,711 Lek (37,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (2,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 829,921 Dinar
(82,641 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
772,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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