- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iraq
- São Luís
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (7,617 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (7,465 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (2,204 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (1,191 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (2,126 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.67 (1,262 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (3,690 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (1,807 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (1,375 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.09 (1,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (13,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (1,950 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.60 (894 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 79% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,046 (1,048,007 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,871 (643,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 357 (122,707 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,671 (575,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (358,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (79,314 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (25,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,911 (657,622 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (139,648 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (4,232 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (3,993 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 167 (57,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 128 (44,142 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 288 (99,213 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 231% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (88,439 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 254% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,472 (20,118,710 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.53 (1,216 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (43,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (12,876 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 52% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (6,837 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (11,253 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (59,222 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 492% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (3,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (3,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (3,155 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.06 (1,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (1,265 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (10,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (30,605 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (15,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 111 (38,170 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (65,438 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (4,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (3,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (3,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,248 (1,117,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (331 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 165 (56,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (2,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
344.076
IQD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 822,630 Dinar
(R$ 2,391)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
703,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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