- 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% | |||
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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 (1,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨224 (3,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (1,695 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (895 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨49 (868 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (423 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (2,324 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (2,793 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (1,092 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 118% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (1,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (7,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (1,300 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (457 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 9% | |
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 (483,681 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (298,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (50,405 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (197,507 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (124,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (25,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (23,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨36,539 (646,589 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,514 (203,744 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨388 (6,869 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (3,539 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 77% | |
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 (37,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (25,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (58,041 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (41,963 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
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 (13,891,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (1,291 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (17,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 (3,567 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) | ₨106 (1,877 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 (3,568 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 (3,023 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (2,529 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 (3,719 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (3,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (1,024 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 (3,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,069 (18,908 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (4,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 (32,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (8,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 (12,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (1,372 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (1,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 (716,047 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 (20,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (2,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 740,697 Dinar
(₨41,858)
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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