- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Iraq
- Punto Fijo
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punto Fijo, Venezuela compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
WARNING!
Punto Fijo has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 93% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 65 (7,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 65 (7,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 50 (5,920 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 6.00 (710 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Bs 12 (1,421 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 45 (5,328 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 966% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 30 (3,552 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 70 (8,288 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 1005% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 7 (770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 120 (14,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 17 (2,013 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 27 (3,197 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 539% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 6% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 1,500 (177,603 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 350 (41,441 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 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) | Bs 425 (50,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Bs 4,000 (473,608 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 350 (41,441 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 500 (59,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 785 (92,946 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 710 (84,059 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 675 (79,895 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 220% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 685,798 (81,199,803 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Bs 4.32 (511 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
| 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, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 35 (4,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 17 (2,013 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 15 (1,776 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Bs 42 (4,973 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Bs 48 (5,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 22% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 75 (8,880 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Bs 70 (8,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 40 (4,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 11 (1,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 35 (4,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Bs 1,600 (189,443 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 250 (29,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 27 (3,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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 30, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Punto Fijo (Venezuela) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 897,696 Dinar
(Bs 7,582)
in Punto Fijo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
821,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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