- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Iraq
- Riga
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (7,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.19 (6,858 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (4,454 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (1,349 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (2,034 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (2,752 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 450% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (5,370 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (2,352 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (748 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (1,334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (7,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (2,224 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (981 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (871,680 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (509,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (263,053 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (477,786 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (320,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €155 (204,825 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (14,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (528,660 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (109,008 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (12,261 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.41 (7,142 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (94,657 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (50,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (99,830 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (139,143 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 457% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (24,572,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (1,499 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (52,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (8,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (10,550 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (22,332 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (29,066 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.43 (4,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (3,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (4,307 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (2,585 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (2,745 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (16,854 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (28,775 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (15,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (60,092 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (33,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (8,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (2,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (2,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 (226,959 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (92 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (55,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (4,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 383,307 Dinar
(€290)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
312,500 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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