- 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 | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (8,423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.29 (7,430 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (4,673 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (1,474 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (2,162 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (3,620 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 624% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (5,017 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (2,264 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (794 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (1,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (8,423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (2,409 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (1,042 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 44% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (926,493 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (541,858 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (258,918 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (507,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (340,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (190,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (15,091 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (504,943 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (122,472 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (13,824 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (10,571 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (100,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (54,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (101,807 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (142,226 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 469% | |
| 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 (26,117,262 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 (1,593 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (56,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.55 (7,785 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (10,436 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (19,428 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (40,914 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (5,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (4,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (4,397 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (2,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (3,070 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (17,259 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 (28,040 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (16,845 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (96,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (35,094 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.79 (8,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (2,709 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (2,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €505 (708,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (58,566 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (4,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 865,182 Dinar
(€616)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
677,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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