Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 14% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (1,235 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (206 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (378 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (154 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (322 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (91 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (206 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (206 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (146 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 242 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,526 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (103 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (79 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 57% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (52,589 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (51,463 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 5,504 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 59,551 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 31,876 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,564 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (4,008 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (45,384 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (12,351 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 750 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (5,613 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 884% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (2,059 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (8,749 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (4,632 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (2,059 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 82% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 49% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (2,984,838 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (46 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (4,632 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 241% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 506 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 12% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (154 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (720 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,894 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (926 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 203% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (309 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (358 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (618 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 276% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (257 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (556 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 37% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Mosul | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (1,235 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (618 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,867 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 5,763 Dinar | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 867 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (103 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 474 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 72,557 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (3,602 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (309 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | - 11% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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