Cost of living in New Plymouth, New Zealand compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 115% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (17,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$12 (10,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (7,553 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 278% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.84 (1,580 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (7,465 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 398% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.92 (5,078 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 916% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (6,224 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.11 (3,531 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 371% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.94 (2,524 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 405% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.75 (4,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (15,024 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$2.82 (2,418 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.00 (2,576 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 415% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 72% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,089 (1,793,102 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 617% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,484 (1,273,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$179 (153,677 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,064 (913,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,183 (1,015,213 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$344 (295,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (64,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | NZ$1,163 (998,042 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (214,633 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (11,161 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (18,673 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 834% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$110 (94,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$70 (60,097 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$185 (158,828 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 429% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$173 (148,812 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 495% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$35,000 (30,048,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.13 (1,829 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$80 (68,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$35 (29,705 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 76% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$19 (16,598 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 453% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$10 (8,585 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (54,374 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 444% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (8,585 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.00 (4,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6.00 (5,151 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$1.98 (1,700 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$5.90 (5,065 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 153% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$27 (22,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$53 (45,788 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$28 (24,182 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$160 (137,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$109 (93,365 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (14,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.63 (3,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (6,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$2,200 (1,888,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$1.00 (859 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$132 (113,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (21,177 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Plymouth (New Zealand) is 51% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,138,762 Dinar
(NZ$1,326)
in New Plymouth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
754,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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