Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (14,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (4,248 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (1,157 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.73 (3,232 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (5,346 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 969% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (8,527 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (4,055 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 441% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (1,854 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (2,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (14,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (1,833 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (2,869 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 474% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (2,190,400 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 776% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (1,480,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (147,758 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (1,292,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (888,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (108,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (54,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $358 (424,458 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (191,112 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (11,832 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 137% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (16,094 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 705% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (48,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (38,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (89,203 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (115,002 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 360% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (23,680,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (821 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (53,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (18,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.36 (6,348 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (11,748 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 96% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (176,116 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1661% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (7,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (3,984 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (5,074 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (3,548 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (1,786 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (22,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (43,413 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (23,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (229,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (71,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (11,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (4,215 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (3,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (504,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (296 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (40,552 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (6,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,214,932 Dinar
($1,026)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
822,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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