Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (8,004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (3,663 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (1,437 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (3,561 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (4,201 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 740% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 (6,767 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (4,581 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 511% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.73 (4,402 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 780% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (2,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (23,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (2,359 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (2,532 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 406% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,306 (1,542,138 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $944 (1,114,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (142,867 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,107,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (821,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (128,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (65,117 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (379,302 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (106,290 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (11,834 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (34,098 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1605% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (56,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $72 (85,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (107,480 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (92,640 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 271% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (23,380,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (794 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (38,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (8,819 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (104,801 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 948% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (8,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (2,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (5,725 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (3,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (2,288 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (17,913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (53,075 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (22,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (106,490 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (78,890 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (6,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (4,949 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 (148,843 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (394 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (51,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (5,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,132,422 Dinar
($959)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
801,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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