- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Iraq
- Hachiōji
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hachiōji, Japan compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 67% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Hachiōji (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (10,823 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (7,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥450 (4,870 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥250 (2,706 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 116% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,000 (21,647 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (8,659 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 1054% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (3,247 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 549% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (2,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (2,435 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (2,165 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 333% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Hachiōji (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (1,190,559 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 376% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥60,000 (649,390 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 1199% | |
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) | ¥5,400 (58,446 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥249,000 (2,694,992 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 285% | |
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 | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Hachiōji (Japan) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,900 (96,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,000 (86,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥5,900 (63,857 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,900 (85,504 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 242% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hachiōji (Japan) is 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 | - | 1,000 Dinar | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,000 (173,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Hachiōji (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥900 (9,741 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 225% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥899 (9,730 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Hachiōji (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,000 (32,470 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (43,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥30,000 (324,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (86,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥900 (9,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (6,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (86,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2014.
Exchange rate:
10.823
IQD
/
JPY
Do you live in Al Mawsil al Jadidah? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 94% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 77% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in SF is about the same as in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vladivostok (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sagamihara (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Funabashi (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamamatsu (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beirut (Lebanon)
Cost of living in Hachiōji (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,141,248 Dinar
(¥105,444)
in Hachiōji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
796,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
Recent Prices Added
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Tel Aviv costs 6,400 ₪ (21 minutes ago)
- 60 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Zaragoza costs €0.25 (43 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Ottawa costs C$1,423 (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Coimbatore costs ₨40,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Malmo costs 259,000 kr (about 2 hours ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Delhi costs ₨1,000 (about 2 hours ago)