- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Iraq
- Victoria
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Victoria, Canada compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Victoria (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (14,091 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (7,985 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (6,040 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 202% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (2,010 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.54 (3,325 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.62 (4,340 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 768% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (7,891 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (3,495 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 366% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.23 (2,095 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 319% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.23 (2,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (16,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.29 (2,153 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (2,471 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 394% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,950 (1,831,843 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 633% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,589 (1,493,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$92 (86,820 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,110 (1,042,779 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$905 (850,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$46 (43,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (56,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | C$391 (367,160 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$174 (163,540 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (7,795 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (19,792 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 890% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (60,122 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (38,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (104,039 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 247% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (129,009 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 416% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,500 (21,136,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (1,080 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$85 (79,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (19,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Victoria (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (9,027 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 201% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$32 (29,704 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 395% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (71,776 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 618% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (8,610 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.05 (4,742 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.24 (4,926 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.13 (3,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (2,665 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (18,997 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (47,263 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (22,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$197 (185,527 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (56,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (9,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (3,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (5,636 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$642 (603,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (282 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 (44,988 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (10,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,143,579 Dinar
(C$1,217)
in Victoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
804,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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