Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar (94 Dirham) | 82 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar (16 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar (29 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (12 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar (24 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar (7 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar (16 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar (16 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar (11 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 15 Dirham | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 101 Dirham | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar (8 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar (5.99 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 19% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar (4,000 Dirham) | 6,190 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar (3,914 Dirham) | 3,473 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 478 Dirham | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 3,710 Dirham | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 2,116 Dirham | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 344 Dirham | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar (305 Dirham) | 198 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar (3,452 Dirham) | 3,413 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar (939 Dirham) | 1,033 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 54 Dirham | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar (427 Dirham) | 73 Dirham | + 488% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar (157 Dirham) | 468 Dirham | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar (665 Dirham) | 469 Dirham | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar (352 Dirham) | 765 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar (157 Dirham) | 612 Dirham | - 74% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 20% more expensive than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar (227,038 Dirham) | 214,338 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar (3.52 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar (352 Dirham) | 169 Dirham | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 85 Dirham | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
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| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar (12 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar (55 Dirham) | 85 Dirham | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 265 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar (70 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar (23 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar (27 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar (47 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar (20 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar (42 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Tangier (Morocco) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mosul | Tangier | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar (94 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar (47 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 248 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 279 Dirham | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 70 Dirham | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (8 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 37 Dirham | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 6,556 Dirham | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar (0.94 Dirham) | 1.00 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar (274 Dirham) | 321 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (23 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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