- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Iraq
- Harare
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 131% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (11,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (8,897 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 345% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.20 (3,809 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 205% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (9,228 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 515% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (3,572 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 614% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (11,737 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (6,425 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 757% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.79 (3,326 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 565% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (2,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (23,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (3,540 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.21 (1,436 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 187% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,401 (1,669,067 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 568% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $991 (1,180,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (188,866 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $974 (1,159,851 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (720,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (127,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $67 (79,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $609 (725,557 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $239 (284,603 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (18,227 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 265% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (7,268 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 263% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (95,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (62,046 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (109,524 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 265% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (147,919 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 492% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,681 (25,821,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.68 (2,005 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (46,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (16,518 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.01 (4,771 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (14,539 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 142% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $45 (53,101 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 431% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.39 (5,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (4,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (12,403 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 210% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (3,656 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (2,529 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (14,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (57,328 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (21,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $26 (30,717 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (99,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (7,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.99 (4,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.15 (2,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $741 (882,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (207 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (96,032 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.07 (2,470 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 53% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,083,617 Dinar
($910)
in Harare
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
708,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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