Cost of living in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 Dinar (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,976 Dinar (CHF 5.40) | CHF 16 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,527 Dinar (CHF 5.10) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,756 Dinar (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.80 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Dinar (CHF 1.36) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,089 Dinar (CHF 0.74) | CHF 4.34 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,826 Dinar (CHF 3.27) | CHF 10 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,535 Dinar (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.35 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,128 Dinar (CHF 0.76) | CHF 2.06 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,126 Dinar (CHF 2.80) | CHF 2.09 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,005 Dinar (CHF 25) | CHF 12 | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,819 Dinar (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.12 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,353 Dinar (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.07 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,232 Dinar (CHF 296) | CHF 3,923 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,512 Dinar (CHF 232) | CHF 2,853 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136,232 Dinar (CHF 92) | CHF 284 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 485,024 Dinar (CHF 329) | CHF 2,276 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 327,536 Dinar (CHF 222) | CHF 1,572 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 131,884 Dinar (CHF 89) | CHF 77 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,014 Dinar (CHF 55) | CHF 51 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 591,884 Dinar (CHF 401) | CHF 357 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 292,512 Dinar (CHF 198) | CHF 80 | + 148% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (CHF 3.39) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (CHF 3.39) | CHF 33 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Dinar (CHF 20) | CHF 123 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51,618 Dinar (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248,792 Dinar (CHF 169) | CHF 120 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 118,116 Dinar (CHF 80) | CHF 191 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 37,879 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 321 Dinar (CHF 0.22) | CHF 1.82 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 86 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 46 | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 135 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000 Dinar (CHF 1.36) | CHF 7 | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 Dinar (CHF 0.42) | CHF 4.58 | - 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Dinar (CHF 1.36) | CHF 5.61 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Dinar (CHF 0.68) | CHF 3.17 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Dinar (CHF 0.34) | CHF 3.16 | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 55 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Al `Amarah (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Al `Amarah | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Dinar (CHF 17) | CHF 61 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (CHF 17) | CHF 160 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Dinar (CHF 34) | CHF 137 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Dinar (CHF 3.39) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar (CHF 0.68) | CHF 5.72 | - 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (CHF 3.39) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 600,000 Dinar (CHF 407) | CHF 516 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.41 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 Dinar (CHF 7) | CHF 90 | - 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Dinar (CHF 0.85) | CHF 9 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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