- 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 | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 (1,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨242 (4,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (1,667 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (880 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (853 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (416 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (2,284 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (2,746 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (1,073 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (1,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (6,959 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (1,284 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (449 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 (475,536 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (293,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (49,556 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (194,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (122,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (24,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (23,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,124 (576,279 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,983 (208,478 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (6,926 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (3,480 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 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 (37,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (25,517 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (57,064 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (41,257 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 (13,657,189 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (1,269 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (17,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨185 (3,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 7% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨119 (2,067 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 (3,508 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 (2,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (2,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 (3,656 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (3,281 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (1,007 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 (3,864 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 | ₨1,136 (19,771 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (4,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 (31,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (8,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 (11,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (1,349 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (1,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 (703,989 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 (20,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (2,610 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 1,529 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 738,873 Dinar
(₨42,470)
in Madras
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
719,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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