Cost of living in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 99% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 35% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,500 Dinar (113 Somoni) | 43 Somoni | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,500 Dinar (46 Somoni) | 43 Somoni | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,625 Dinar (14 Somoni) | 27 Somoni | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,250 Dinar (10 Somoni) | 8 Somoni | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,833 Dinar (24 Somoni) | 15 Somoni | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,250 Dinar (10 Somoni) | 18 Somoni | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Dinar (59 Somoni) | 37 Somoni | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Dinar (20 Somoni) | 13 Somoni | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,083 Dinar (9 Somoni) | 4.551 Somoni | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Dinar (8 Somoni) | 8 Somoni | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 72 Somoni | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,417 Dinar (12 Somoni) | 12 Somoni | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,167 Dinar (10 Somoni) | 5.833 Somoni | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 201% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,250,000 Dinar (18,818 Somoni) | 5,908 Somoni | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Dinar (6,691 Somoni) | 3,773 Somoni | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260,000 Dinar (2,175 Somoni) | 912 Somoni | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 866,667 Dinar (7,248 Somoni) | 3,619 Somoni | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 650,000 Dinar (5,436 Somoni) | 2,542 Somoni | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,000 Dinar (1,924 Somoni) | 515 Somoni | + 273% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,500 Dinar (774 Somoni) | 216 Somoni | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Dinar (5,018 Somoni) | 3,330 Somoni | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Dinar (2,509 Somoni) | 919 Somoni | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Dinar (71 Somoni) | 49 Somoni | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 Dinar (418 Somoni) | 45 Somoni | + 835% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 66% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Dinar (376 Somoni) | 338 Somoni | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,500 Dinar (606 Somoni) | 331 Somoni | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Dinar (795 Somoni) | 458 Somoni | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Dinar (585 Somoni) | 387 Somoni | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 239% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Dinar (200,727 Somoni) | 75,919 Somoni | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 613 Dinar (5.123 Somoni) | 8 Somoni | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,000 Dinar (753 Somoni) | 128 Somoni | + 490% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,427 Dinar (87 Somoni) | 61 Somoni | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 Dinar (27 Somoni) | 43 Somoni | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,700 Dinar (23 Somoni) | 76 Somoni | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,667 Dinar (223 Somoni) | 1,265 Somoni | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,600 Dinar (38 Somoni) | 21 Somoni | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Dinar (21 Somoni) | 29 Somoni | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,650 Dinar (39 Somoni) | 34 Somoni | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Dinar (17 Somoni) | 13 Somoni | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,417 Dinar (29 Somoni) | 21 Somoni | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,667 Dinar (72 Somoni) | 51 Somoni | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) is 5% more expensive than in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Ghraib | Dushanbe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,000 Dinar (259 Somoni) | 129 Somoni | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,500 Dinar (188 Somoni) | 88 Somoni | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (251 Somoni) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 303 Somoni | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,750 Dinar (31 Somoni) | 36 Somoni | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Dinar (25 Somoni) | 23 Somoni | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 14 Somoni | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 6,495 Somoni | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Dinar (0.418 Somoni) | 1.100 Somoni | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (293 Somoni) | 308 Somoni | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (25 Somoni) | 21 Somoni | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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