- Cost of Living
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- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq compared to Aleppo, Syria
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Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,290 £ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Dinar (870 £) | 750 £ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (544 £) | 230 £ | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Dinar (652 £) | 580 £ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Dinar (217 £) | 175 £ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Dinar (2,175 £) | 469 £ | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 750 Dinar (326 £) | 244 £ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Dinar (217 £) | 133 £ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 400 £ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,500 £ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Dinar (870 £) | 370 £ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Dinar (217 £) | 69 £ | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000 Dinar (108,737 £) | 66,663 £ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 34,410 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (21,747 £) | 11,228 £ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 30,000 £ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 16,517 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 6,032 £ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,657 £ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Dinar (304,465 £) | 157,474 £ | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Dinar (65,242 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (2,175 £) | 1,200 £ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Dinar (870 £) | 234 £ | + 272% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 1% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 4,941 £ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 7,968 £ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Dinar (13,048 £) | 10,675 £ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Dinar (10,874 £) | 9,048 £ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,000 Dinar (435 £) | 155 £ | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 2,087 £ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 33% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Dinar (1,305 £) | 318 £ | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Dinar (2,610 £) | 1,074 £ | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Dinar (4,349 £) | 1,030 £ | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 625 £ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Dinar (1,740 £) | 702 £ | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Dinar (870 £) | 350 £ | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 9% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Dinar (8,699 £) | 3,000 £ | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,000 £ | - | |
| 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 | - | 400 £ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 244 £ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 550 £ | - | |
| 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 November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.43495
SYP
/
IQD
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Cost of living in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 233,890 £
(537,741 Dinar)
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
209,000 £
in Aleppo.
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