Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Mosul | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (1,013 Дин.) | 1,724 Дин. | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (169 Дин.) | 538 Дин. | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (310 Дин.) | 363 Дин. | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (127 Дин.) | 159 Дин. | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (264 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (75 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (169 Дин.) | 377 Дин. | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (169 Дин.) | 102 Дин. | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (119 Дин.) | 72 Дин. | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 79 Дин. | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 818 Дин. | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (84 Дин.) | 144 Дин. | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (65 Дин.) | 59 Дин. | + 10% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 18% more expensive than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Mosul | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (43,146 Дин.) | 80,872 Дин. | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (42,223 Дин.) | 53,060 Дин. | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 16,462 Дин. | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 47,752 Дин. | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 33,432 Дин. | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 10,468 Дин. | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (3,288 Дин.) | 1,462 Дин. | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (37,235 Дин.) | 33,268 Дин. | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (10,133 Дин.) | 13,103 Дин. | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 645 Дин. | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (4,605 Дин.) | 420 Дин. | + 995% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Mosul | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (1,689 Дин.) | 8,077 Дин. | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (7,178 Дин.) | 3,840 Дин. | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (3,800 Дин.) | 12,206 Дин. | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (1,689 Дин.) | 7,365 Дин. | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (2,448,916 Дин.) | 2,541,760 Дин. | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (38 Дин.) | 171 Дин. | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (3,800 Дин.) | 3,004 Дин. | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 796 Дин. | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 8% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Mosul | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (127 Дин.) | 697 Дин. | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (591 Дин.) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,737 Дин. | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (760 Дин.) | 421 Дин. | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (253 Дин.) | 433 Дин. | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (294 Дин.) | 543 Дин. | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (507 Дин.) | 150 Дин. | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (211 Дин.) | 213 Дин. | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (457 Дин.) | 554 Дин. | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Novi Sad (Serbia) | ||||
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Mosul | Novi Sad | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (1,013 Дин.) | 2,112 Дин. | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (507 Дин.) | 801 Дин. | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,298 Дин. | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 3,200 Дин. | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 585 Дин. | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (84 Дин.) | 180 Дин. | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 231 Дин. | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (10 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (2,956 Дин.) | 3,369 Дин. | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (253 Дин.) | 356 Дин. | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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