- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Iraq
- Veenendaal
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Veenendaal, Netherlands compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 27% 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) | €7 (10,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (5,501 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (1,210 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,500 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (1,467 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.00 (4,401 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (2,567 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (1,467 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 193% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (1,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.50 (733 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 47% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €883 (1,295,831 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 418% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (1,246,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (190,707 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 281% | |
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) | €30 (44,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (124,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €68 (100,243 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 (84,351 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 181% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (176,037 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 604% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (2,443 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (101,222 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than 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) | €28 (41,075 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 311% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 (3,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.25 (1,834 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.00 (1,467 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (1,760 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (1,577 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (36,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (58,679 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (44,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | €60 (88,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (10,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (3,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1466.979
IQD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Veenendaal (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,042,262 Dinar
(€710)
in Veenendaal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
821,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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