- 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 | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 10% 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 (19,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (1,430 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Lek (1,981 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (1,824 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (3,938 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (817 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (660 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (1,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (6,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 160 Lek (1,761 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 Lek (624 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 0% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,333 Lek (311,772 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (176,059 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 | 46,667 Lek (513,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (495,167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,289 Lek (25,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (77,026 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 Lek (5,777 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,658 Lek (84,264 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,833 Lek (53,185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (118,435 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 295% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (131,467 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 426% | |
| 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 | 168 Lek (1,849 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (13,204 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lek (3,562 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (16,506 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (19,691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (5,328 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (2,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (3,985 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (3,764 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 (27,509 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (7,239 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 (48,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (11,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (1,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (2,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,711 Lek (40,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (3,069 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 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 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 811,259 Dinar
(73,726 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
750,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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