- 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 | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (8,266 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.16 (7,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (4,903 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (1,459 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (2,122 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (3,890 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 678% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 (5,088 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (2,408 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (846 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (1,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (8,266 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (2,364 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (1,016 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (909,305 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (531,806 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (258,385 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (498,409 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (334,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €138 (190,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (14,811 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 (497,099 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (123,885 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (13,536 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (10,045 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 402% | |
| 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 (98,742 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (53,043 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (98,311 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (143,554 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 474% | |
| 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 (25,632,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (1,570 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (55,109 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.88 (8,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (9,682 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (19,068 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (33,426 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.53 (4,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (3,948 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (4,659 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (2,141 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (3,075 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (17,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (29,196 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (16,533 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (99,470 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (34,443 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.79 (7,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (2,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (2,755 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (234,598 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (96 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (57,479 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (4,547 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 892 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 982,975 Dinar
(€713)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
790,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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