Cost of living in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is 49% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 ₨ (3,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,500 ₨ (6,476 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,200 ₨ (5,181 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 159% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ₨ (3,238 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 159% | |
12 eggs, large | 600 ₨ (2,591 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 849 ₨ (3,664 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 633% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 ₨ (4,318 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 ₨ (6,476 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 764% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₨ (2,159 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 332% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 480 ₨ (2,072 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 155 ₨ (669 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 34% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 101,650 ₨ (438,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 ₨ (86,352 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
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 | 7,500 ₨ (32,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 ₨ (10,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 65,000 ₨ (280,643 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₨ (23,747 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 ₨ (32,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₨ (15,112 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ₨ (21,588 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
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 | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
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) | - | - | - | |
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 Kalmunai (Sri Lanka) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Kalmunai | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 20,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 02, 2024.
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