- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Iraq
- Murree
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Murree, Pakistan compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Murree (Pakistan) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨660 (6,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨401 (4,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨213 (2,185 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨87 (889 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨128 (1,313 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨210 (2,154 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 331% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨621 (6,362 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨527 (5,398 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 620% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨172 (1,761 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 252% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨245 (2,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨506 (5,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨96 (987 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨74 (760 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 52% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Murree (Pakistan) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨92,780 (950,979 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨501,326 (5,138,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,723 (89,411 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨42,800 (438,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨37,925 (388,725 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨29,954 (307,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,469 (25,306 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨13,206 (135,363 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,844 (59,904 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨435 (4,456 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨935 (9,588 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 379% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Murree (Pakistan) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,000 (61,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨12,884 (132,055 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,400 (65,597 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,200 (63,549 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 154% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Murree (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,002,760 (20,527,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨35 (359 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,899 (19,462 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,039 (10,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in Murree (Pakistan) is 153% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨234 (2,397 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨7,395 (75,795 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 1163% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨9,391 (96,259 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 863% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨312 (3,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 (1,775 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (2,827 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (1,209 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨174 (1,788 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨986 (10,103 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Murree (Pakistan) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨8,219 (84,248 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 321% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨651 (6,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,144 (32,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,390 (85,999 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,176 (12,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨627 (6,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨280 (2,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,800 (131,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨25 (256 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨13,587 (139,267 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨355 (3,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Murree (Pakistan) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 950,579 Dinar
(₨92,741)
in Murree
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
766,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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