Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 22% more expensive than in Lagos (Nigeria)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (7,063 ₦) | 2,198 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (1,177 ₦) | 3,431 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (2,161 ₦) | 1,587 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (883 ₦) | 1,417 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (1,839 ₦) | 1,319 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (520 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (1,177 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (1,177 ₦) | 1,962 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (832 ₦) | 958 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 539 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,238 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (589 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (451 ₦) | 656 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (300,711 ₦) | 945,795 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (294,273 ₦) | 463,252 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 68,302 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 412,363 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 259,999 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 55,912 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (22,917 ₦) | 18,726 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (259,512 ₦) | 117,339 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (70,626 ₦) | 39,653 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 3,291 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (32,094 ₦) | 1,655 ₦ | + 1840% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 127% more expensive than in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (11,771 ₦) | 8,559 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (50,026 ₦) | 15,649 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (26,485 ₦) | 35,101 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (11,771 ₦) | 35,002 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 77% more expensive than in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (17,067,843 ₦) | 6,689,310 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (265 ₦) | 231 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (26,485 ₦) | 15,014 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 7,701 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 63% more expensive than in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (883 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (4,120 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,647 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (5,297 ₦) | 2,347 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (1,766 ₦) | 1,253 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (2,046 ₦) | 1,773 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (3,531 ₦) | 665 ₦ | + 431% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (1,471 ₦) | 548 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (3,182 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Lagos (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Lagos | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (7,063 ₦) | 8,632 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (3,531 ₦) | 6,280 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,332 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 19,865 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,405 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (589 ₦) | 1,372 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 507 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 380,322 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (71 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (20,599 ₦) | 34,641 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (1,766 ₦) | 524 ₦ | + 237% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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