Cost of living in Mosul (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Mosul (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Dinar ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Dinar ($1.37) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,672 Dinar ($2.51) | $2.68 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar ($1.03) | $0.66 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,125 Dinar ($2.14) | $1.66 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 883 Dinar ($0.60) | $2.55 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Dinar ($1.37) | $4.25 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Dinar ($1.37) | $3.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,414 Dinar ($0.97) | $1.33 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Dinar ($0.68) | $1.55 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 766 Dinar ($0.52) | $1.92 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mosul (Iraq) is 14% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 510,938 Dinar ($350) | $1,004 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Dinar ($342) | $814 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $149 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $687 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $541 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $85 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,938 Dinar ($27) | $37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 440,938 Dinar ($302) | $346 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Dinar ($82) | $84 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,531 Dinar ($37) | $16 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mosul (Iraq) is about the same as in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Dinar ($14) | $40 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 85,000 Dinar ($58) | $49 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Dinar ($31) | $76 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Dinar ($14) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mosul (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,000,000 Dinar ($19,860) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Dinar ($0.31) | $0.65 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,000 Dinar ($31) | $31 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $8 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mosul (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Dinar ($1.03) | $5.25 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,000 Dinar ($4.79) | $5.52 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,000 Dinar ($6) | $6.00 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Dinar ($2.05) | $2.78 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,477 Dinar ($2.38) | $4.33 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Dinar ($4.11) | $2.49 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Dinar ($1.71) | $1.38 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,406 Dinar ($3.70) | $16 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mosul (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Mosul | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Dinar ($8) | $34 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Dinar ($4.11) | $19 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Dinar ($0.68) | $3.72 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.07 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Dinar ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Dinar ($24) | $25 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar ($2.05) | $7 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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