- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Iraq
- São Luís
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (6,793 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (6,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (1,965 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (1,062 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (1,896 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.67 (1,126 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (3,291 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (1,612 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (1,226 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.09 (1,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (12,104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (1,739 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.60 (797 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,046 (934,674 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,871 (574,250 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 357 (109,437 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,671 (512,898 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (319,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 406 (124,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (22,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,911 (586,506 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (124,546 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (3,775 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (3,561 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 167 (51,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 128 (39,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 288 (88,484 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (78,875 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,245 (19,407,842 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.53 (1,084 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (38,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (11,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (6,098 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (10,036 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (52,818 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 428% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (2,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (2,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (2,813 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.06 (1,247 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (1,128 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (9,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (27,296 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (13,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 111 (34,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (58,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (3,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (2,950 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (2,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,102 (951,871 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (295 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 165 (50,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (2,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
306.867
IQD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 853,771 Dinar
(R$ 2,782)
in São Luís
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
761,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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