- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Spain
- Mosul
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mosul, Iraq compared to Algeciras, Spain
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Food | ||||
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Food in Mosul (Iraq) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €9 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €6 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €4.15 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.73 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | €1.83 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.00 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.04 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.67 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.47 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.37 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.82 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €528 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €343 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €103 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €575 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €275 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €80 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €34 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €406 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €92 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €48 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €28 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €75 | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (€0.31) | €1.38 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (€31) | €22 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.00 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.51 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 4% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (€4.15) | €14 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €50 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €37 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.49 | - | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on July 09, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,501
(2,172,533 Dinar)
in Mosul.
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