Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (3,649 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (1,074 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (3,224 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (3,722 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 644% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (7,264 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (3,298 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (1,992 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (2,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (14,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (2,117 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (1,881 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (2,184,850 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (1,476,250 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (151,147 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (1,289,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (886,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (114,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (54,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (450,854 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (147,708 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (9,332 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (17,042 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 752% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (48,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (38,087 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (88,977 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (114,711 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 359% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (23,620,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (723 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (53,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (18,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (7,477 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (13,149 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (159,059 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1491% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (8,074 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (3,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (4,991 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (3,167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (2,014 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (21,630 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (45,936 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (230,562 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (70,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (9,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (4,204 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (3,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (147,424 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (295 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (40,449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (6,637 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 993,450 Dinar
($841)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
698,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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