Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (£7) | £11 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (£1.25) | £6 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (£2.29) | £4.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (£0.94) | £0.76 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (£1.95) | £2.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (£0.55) | £1.51 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (£1.25) | £4.58 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (£1.25) | £1.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (£0.88) | £0.66 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.68 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (£0.62) | £2.09 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (£0.48) | £0.78 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 16% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (£319) | £1,170 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (£312) | £690 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £142 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £684 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £73 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (£24) | £35 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (£275) | £264 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (£75) | £82 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (£34) | £10 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (£12) | £78 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (£53) | £24 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (£12) | £60 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (£18,118) | £21,326 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (£0.28) | £1.42 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (£28) | £69 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (£0.94) | £3.37 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (£4.37) | £8 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £63 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (£5.62) | £3.13 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (£1.87) | £1.50 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (£2.17) | £4.00 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (£3.75) | £1.90 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (£1.56) | £2.01 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (£3.38) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Mosul | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (£7) | £29 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (£3.75) | £18 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £62 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £65 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (£0.62) | £3.09 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (£0.07) | £0.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (£22) | £28 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (£1.87) | £11 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Sheffield you would need to make just about £2,238 (3,581,928 Dinar) in Mosul.
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