- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Iraq
- Liege
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liege, Belgium compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Liege (Belgium) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (26,836 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (10,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (7,292 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 265% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (1,162 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.66 (3,907 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (4,394 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 779% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (6,523 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (2,654 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (3,188 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 538% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (1,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (10,250 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (2,532 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (1,928 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 286% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Liege (Belgium) is 53% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €864 (1,267,889 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 407% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (880,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (212,925 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €529 (775,402 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (440,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (189,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (47,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €508 (745,530 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (178,172 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (12,972 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (12,705 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 535% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Liege (Belgium) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (131,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (44,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (133,377 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 345% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (155,052 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 520% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Liege (Belgium) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,772 (33,405,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (2,079 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (52,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Liege (Belgium) is 120% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (13,692 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 356% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (22,005 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 267% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (95,354 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 854% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.57 (8,176 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (5,299 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (5,538 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (2,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.59 (3,799 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (25,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Liege (Belgium) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (49,489 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (22,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (93,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (88,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (9,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (4,164 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.67 (3,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (523 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (42,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (8,324 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on September 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Liege (Belgium) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 979,396 Dinar
(€668)
in Liege
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
678,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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