Cost of living in Mosul, Iraq vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CH$9,065 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | CH$4,805 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Dinar (CH$1,831) | CH$1,865 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CH$834 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (CH$1,526) | CH$2,236 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 875 Dinar (CH$427) | CH$1,171 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CH$3,757 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CH$1,247 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,375 Dinar (CH$671) | CH$747 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$832 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CH$4,502 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (CH$488) | CH$1,541 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 750 Dinar (CH$366) | CH$421 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 525,000 Dinar (CH$256,299) | CH$770,282 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (CH$244,094) | CH$495,073 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CH$57,158 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CH$487,860 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CH$311,873 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CH$42,249 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,000 Dinar (CH$19,039) | CH$15,629 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 425,000 Dinar (CH$207,480) | CH$225,587 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$63,287 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CH$7,477 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51,500 Dinar (CH$25,142) | CH$4,513 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is 15% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (CH$9,764) | CH$37,711 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CH$21,105 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$45,907 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CH$57,432 | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$13,946,200 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (CH$220) | CH$793 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (CH$21,968) | CH$40,998 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$2,786 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (CH$3,417) | CH$6,795 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$32,795 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$4,472 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CH$2,934 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,375 Dinar (CH$1,648) | CH$2,938 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CH$1,700 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CH$1,677 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,500 Dinar (CH$2,685) | CH$11,931 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CH$21,492 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (CH$2,929) | CH$8,791 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,837 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CH$28,448 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CH$5,999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CH$2,836 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$2,394 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$124 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CH$45,773 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CH$4,142 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,715 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,300,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,933,510 (3,960,584 Dinar) in Mosul.
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