Cost of living in Mosul, Iraq vs San Diego, California, United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $16 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Dinar ($2.56) | $5.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar ($2.14) | $3.82 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 875 Dinar ($0.60) | $4.19 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.06 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,375 Dinar ($0.94) | $1.47 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $11 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar ($0.68) | $2.19 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 750 Dinar ($0.51) | $2.57 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 525,000 Dinar ($359) | $3,325 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar ($342) | $2,093 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $185 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,340 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,633 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $112 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,000 Dinar ($27) | $62 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 425,000 Dinar ($291) | $321 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51,500 Dinar ($35) | $25 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar ($14) | $54 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $90 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $137 | - | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,457 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar ($0.31) | $0.85 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar ($31) | $73 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar ($4.79) | $15 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.20 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,375 Dinar ($2.31) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.08 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.57 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,500 Dinar ($3.76) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar ($4.10) | $28 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $279 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.69 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 636 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Diego, California you would need to make just about $5,875 (8,591,970 Dinar) in Mosul.
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