- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Iraq
- La Plata
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $110 (6,412 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $111 (6,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $37 (2,143 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (1,126 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $28 (1,658 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $20 (1,179 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $55 (3,201 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $23 (1,349 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (659 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $20 (1,147 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $71 (4,134 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $37 (2,176 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (556 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 11% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,536 (323,865 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $5,174 (302,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (26,507 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,454 (319,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,691 (215,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,667 (214,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $536 (31,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,542 (441,208 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (139,449 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $139 (8,131 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $64 (3,766 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $819 (47,900 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $342 (20,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,209 (70,748 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $659 (38,547 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $245,673 (14,371,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $14 (829 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $163 (9,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $92 (5,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (1,345 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $65 (3,802 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $351 (20,507 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (2,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $18 (1,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (1,289 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $21 (1,221 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (731 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $62 (3,635 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $248 (14,518 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $95 (5,557 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (22,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $297 (17,396 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (3,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $29 (1,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (2,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,500 (1,491,707 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (106 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $361 (21,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $25 (1,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
58.498
IQD
/
ARS
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 759,838 Dinar
(ARS $12,989)
in La Plata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
755,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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