- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Spain
- Al `Amarah
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al `Amarah, Iraq compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 3% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5.39 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Dinar (€2.24) | €2.99 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (€1.12) | €0.90 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €1.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (€0.75) | €1.49 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €1.52 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Dinar (€1.12) | €1.25 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,500 Dinar (€1.12) | €1.35 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Dinar (€1.49) | €0.49 | + 205% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €851 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €110 | - | |
| 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 | - | €250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €25 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €475 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €65 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €23 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €65 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €65 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,705 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.23 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €2.83 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €9 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €5.00 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.32 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €58 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.30 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00075
EUR
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is about the same as in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,774
(3,716,903 Dinar)
in Al `Amarah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,700
in Albacete.
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