- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Iraq
- Vec-Liepaja
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vec-Liepaja, Latvia compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (4,768 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (1,174 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.12 (1,643 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (2,934 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 487% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 500 Dinar | - | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (513,443 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €210 (308,066 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,000 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 700,000 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 150,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,400 (24,058,451 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (1,467 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (55,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 4,000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 20,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (4,841 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on August 23, 2015.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 780,042 Dinar
(€532)
in Vec-Liepaja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
705,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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