- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Iraq
- Emmen
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Emmen, Netherlands compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Emmen (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (33,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (10,905 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.00 (2,908 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (1,185 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.25 (3,273 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (1,745 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 249% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.20 (1,745 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (1,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (10,178 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (1,018 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 104% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Emmen (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (1,090,507 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 336% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 150,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (17,448 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 772% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (40,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Emmen (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,140 (45,277,858 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (2,221 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 122% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (139,294 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Emmen (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €60 (87,241 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 1354% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 20,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (20,356 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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (36,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on October 18, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Emmen (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 928,407 Dinar
(€639)
in Emmen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
713,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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