- Cost of Living
- India
- Iraq
- Madras
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (5,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨245 (4,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (2,401 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (821 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨66 (1,107 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (633 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨263 (4,400 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (2,655 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (597 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨134 (2,237 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨803 (13,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 (1,153 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (598 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 20% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,001 (502,588 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨19,538 (327,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,867 (98,279 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,963 (334,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,925 (233,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,041 (84,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨984 (16,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨32,453 (543,663 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,567 (177,018 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (5,761 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (3,350 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
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) | ₨2,165 (36,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,199 (36,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,599 (60,293 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,739 (45,878 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 84% | |
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 | ₨1,033,920 (17,320,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (1,316 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,037 (17,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨211 (3,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (2,254 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (4,191 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,203 (20,158 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (3,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨164 (2,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨235 (3,931 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (2,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (1,220 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨261 (4,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,159 (19,411 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨392 (6,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,754 (29,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,564 (26,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨743 (12,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (2,376 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨214 (3,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨41,243 (690,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (227 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,203 (36,906 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨259 (4,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madras (India) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 734,814 Dinar
(₨43,863)
in Madras
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
700,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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