- Cost of Living
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- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
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Cost of living in Kalamata, Greece vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Kalamata (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (14,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.50 (4,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.14 (2,883 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (1,732 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (4,039 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.16 (1,559 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 212% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (4,170 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (1,212 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (2,289 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 358% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (1,122 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (16,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (2,693 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (830 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 66% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Kalamata (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €248 (333,961 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €287 (385,927 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (201,939 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €403 (542,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €230 (309,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (188,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (26,425 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €457 (615,122 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (107,701 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (13,463 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 573% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Kalamata (Greece) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (96,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €17 (22,438 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (97,604 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 225% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (80,775 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 223% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Kalamata (Greece) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,261 (28,623,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (2,184 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (28,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Kalamata (Greece) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €1.93 (2,603 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (8,078 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (53,850 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 439% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.93 (3,941 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (5,217 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (3,366 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.03 (4,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (2,356 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (13,463 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kalamata (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (30,291 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (20,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €13 (17,501 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (61,652 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (10,433 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (3,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.13 (4,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.00 (1,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (53,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.70 (4,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Kalamata (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 962,057 Dinar
(€715)
in Kalamata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
801,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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