Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (13,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (3,870 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (1,318 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (3,910 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (3,763 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 653% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (6,429 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (3,975 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 430% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (2,855 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (2,717 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (21,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (2,591 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (2,873 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 475% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (1,552,320 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 521% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (1,031,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (137,941 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,094,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (812,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (127,092 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (64,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (398,325 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (105,030 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (11,694 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (33,693 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1585% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (49,490 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (77,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (100,100 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (83,149 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 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 (23,103,799 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (785 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (42,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (8,715 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (116,700 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1067% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7,776 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (4,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (7,312 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (3,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (2,260 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (19,547 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (44,930 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (22,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (105,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (77,955 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (6,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (4,891 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (50,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (5,881 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,136,718 Dinar
($974)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
788,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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