- 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 | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Matamoros (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 50 (3,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (5,717 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (4,162 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (1,174 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (1,854 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,607 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (2,472 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 18 (1,082 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (1,607 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12 (742 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 200 (12,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17 (1,051 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (1,174 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Matamoros (Mexico) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 2,914 (180,101 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 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 (120,520 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 141% | |
| 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 (30,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,000 (432,637 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,000 (123,610 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (3,708 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 19 (1,174 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Matamoros (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 500 (30,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 1,000 (61,805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,000 (61,805 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,000 (61,805 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 147% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Matamoros (Mexico) is 5% cheaper 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$ 11 (672 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 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 (6,181 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 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 (6,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (2,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (3,090 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 62 (3,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (1,854 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 85 (5,253 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 (18,542 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 117 (7,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 800 (49,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 400 (24,722 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (5,562 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 50 (3,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 25 (1,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 5.00 (309 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 600 (37,083 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 30 (1,854 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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 01, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Matamoros (Mexico) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 815,194 Dinar
(Mex$ 13,190)
in Matamoros
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
790,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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