- 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 | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (8,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.03 (7,312 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (4,174 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (1,507 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (2,241 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (3,255 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 551% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.53 (5,132 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (1,774 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (796 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (1,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (8,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (2,455 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (1,091 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 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 (960,231 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (561,590 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (239,758 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (526,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (352,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (155,715 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (15,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €349 (507,671 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (130,303 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (13,186 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (10,441 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 422% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (104,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (56,013 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (105,562 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (135,403 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 442% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (27,068,336 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (1,676 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (58,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.42 (7,884 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) | €7 (10,754 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (20,416 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (44,640 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (5,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (4,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (4,184 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (2,037 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (2,829 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (19,962 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (29,424 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (17,459 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (95,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (36,372 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.57 (8,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (2,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (2,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (759,006 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (60,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (4,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 971 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 951,934 Dinar
(€654)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
754,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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