- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Iraq
- Matamoros
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Matamoros, Mexico compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Matamoros (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (3,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (5,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (4,257 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (1,201 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (1,897 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,644 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 229% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (2,529 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 18 (1,106 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,644 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 229% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (759 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (12,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17 (1,075 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (1,201 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 140% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Matamoros (Mexico) is 0% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,914 (184,219 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,950 (123,276 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 500 (31,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,000 (442,529 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (126,437 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (3,793 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 19 (1,201 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Matamoros (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 500 (31,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,000 (63,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (63,218 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (63,218 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Matamoros (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 31 (1,933 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Matamoros (Mexico) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (6,322 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 100 (6,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (2,529 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (3,161 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 62 (3,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (1,897 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (5,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Matamoros (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 300 (18,966 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (7,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 800 (50,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (25,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (5,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (3,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (1,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5.00 (316 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 600 (37,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 30 (1,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on December 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
63.218
IQD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Matamoros (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 779,955 Dinar
(Mex$ 12,337)
in Matamoros
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
717,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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