- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Madras
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 (1,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨244 (4,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (1,726 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (880 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (883 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (431 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (2,365 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (2,843 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (1,111 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (1,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (7,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (1,286 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (465 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 (492,336 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (304,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (51,307 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (201,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (126,408 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (25,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (24,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,497 (675,415 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,097 (217,893 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨442 (7,970 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨110 (1,979 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 (38,373 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (26,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (59,079 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (42,714 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 (14,139,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (1,314 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (18,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨168 (3,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 12% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (2,084 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨135 (2,433 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨432 (7,787 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨158 (2,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨135 (2,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨212 (3,820 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨145 (2,606 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (1,170 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨179 (3,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨771 (13,885 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (4,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,019 (18,353 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (9,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨474 (8,544 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (1,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (1,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨41,868 (754,131 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 (20,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (2,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 778,072 Dinar
(₨43,197)
in Madras
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
758,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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