- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Iraq
- Jhelum
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jhelum, Pakistan vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 14% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨160 (1,369 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨783 (6,705 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (1,070 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨100 (856 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨125 (1,070 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (628 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨567 (4,850 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨97 (827 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨60 (514 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨500 (4,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,500 (12,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 (599 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (428 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 14% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,250 (224,677 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (171,182 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,500 (64,193 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨29,500 (252,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨18,500 (158,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,697 (57,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨3,800 (32,525 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨49,500 (423,676 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,663 (116,946 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨515 (4,408 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,038 (8,887 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 344% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,950 (42,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨7,333 (62,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,133 (35,378 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,767 (92,153 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 269% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨900,000 (7,703,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (683 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 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) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (2,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,900 (24,821 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,400 (11,983 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 | ₨1,900 (16,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on January 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jhelum (Pakistan) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
719,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah
you would need to make just about 707,963 Dinar
(₨82,715)
in Jhelum.
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