Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Mosul | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar ($1.53) | $12 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar ($2.80) | $5.50 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar ($1.15) | $1.11 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar ($2.39) | $5.30 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar ($0.67) | $6 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar ($1.53) | $8 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar ($1.53) | $5.76 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar ($1.08) | $2.37 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.70 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar ($0.76) | $3.88 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar ($0.58) | $1.61 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Mosul | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar ($390) | $2,430 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar ($382) | $1,575 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $266 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,367 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,052 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $213 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar ($30) | $86 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar ($337) | $290 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar ($92) | $122 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar ($42) | $29 | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar ($15) | $56 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar ($65) | $59 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar ($34) | $100 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar ($15) | $121 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar ($22,137) | $24,821 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar ($0.34) | $1.06 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar ($34) | $60 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Mosul | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar ($1.15) | $8 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar ($5.34) | $32 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $179 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar ($2.29) | $3.96 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar ($2.65) | $4.70 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar ($4.58) | $4.39 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar ($1.91) | $2.47 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar ($4.13) | $28 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 65% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
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Mosul | Anchorage, Alaska | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar ($9) | $63 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar ($4.58) | $30 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $94 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar ($0.76) | $5.67 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $649 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar ($0.09) | $0.79 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar ($27) | $57 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar ($2.29) | $12 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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