- 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 | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 9% 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 (18,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (1,351 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 194 Lek (2,015 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (1,723 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (3,719 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (771 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (651 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 Lek (1,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Lek (7,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 135 Lek (1,400 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (788 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 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 (341,817 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (166,260 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 (831,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (467,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,289 Lek (23,791 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (72,739 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (6,235 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 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 (79,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,974 Lek (51,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (111,843 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (124,149 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 397% | |
| 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 (1,864 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (12,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lek (3,364 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (15,587 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (18,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (5,032 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (2,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (3,763 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (3,555 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 (25,978 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (6,836 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 (45,940 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (10,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (1,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (2,160 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 (38,557 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (2,899 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 43 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 776,073 Dinar
(74,685 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
718,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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