Cost of living in Al-'amarah

Al-'amarah, a city in Iraq, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for both residents and newcomers.This guide provides a detailed breakdown of expenses in Al-'amarah, covering essential categories such as housing, transportation, groceries, and more.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants

Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $1.91 on average.
Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $4.58.

Grocery Prices

MilkMilk is priced between $1 and $2.67 per liter, averaging $1.83.
Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread)A loaf of fresh white bread costs between $0.72 and $0.8, with an average price of $0.76.
Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs range from $1.5 to $1.53, averaging $1.51.
Local Cheese (1kg)Local cheese averages $2 per kg.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs between $0.33 and $0.57, averaging $0.45.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)Chicken fillets average $7.5 per kg.
Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges)Apples and oranges both cost between $0.76 and $1 per kg, averaging $0.88.
Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce)Potatoes are priced between $0.7 and $0.76 per kg, and lettuce averages $0.5 per head.
Rice (1kg)Rice costs between $0.95 and $1.25 per kg, averaging $1.1.
Tomato (1kg)Tomatoes range from $0.27 to $0.5 per kg, averaging $0.38.
Banana (1kg)Bananas cost between $1 and $1.14 per kg, averaging $1.07.
Onion (1kg)Onions are priced between $0.33 and $0.38 per kg, averaging $0.36.
Beef Round (1kg)Beef round averages $8 per kg.

Transportation

Fuel (Gasoline)Gasoline is priced between $0.3 and $0.34 per liter, averaging $0.32.
Taxi FaresTaxi fares start at $1.64, with a cost of $1.25 per km and $10 per hour of waiting.
New Car (Toyota Corolla Sedan)A new Toyota Corolla Sedan costs approximately $20,000.

Housing Costs

1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre ranges from $152.55 to $500, averaging $326.28.
1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent ranges from $114.41 to $150, averaging $132.21.
3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre ranges from $190.69 to $700, averaging $445.34.
3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $250.
Buying Price per Square Meter (City Centre)The price per square meter to buy an apartment in the city centre averages $572.06.

Utilities

InternetInternet services average $26.7.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 2 user contributions, as of the most recent update in May, 2023.

Restaurants

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Restaurants

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Range

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$1.91

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$4.58

Markets

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Markets

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Range

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.83

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.76

Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.51

Local Cheese (1kg)

$2.00

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.45

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.50

Apples (1kg)

$0.88

Oranges (1kg)

$0.88

Potato (1kg)

$0.73

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.50

Rice (white), (1kg)

$1.10

Tomato (1kg)

$0.38

Banana (1kg)

$1.07

Onion (1kg)

$0.36

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$8.00

Transportation

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Transportation

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Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.32

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.64

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$1.25

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.00

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$20,000.00

Rent Per Month

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Rent Per Month

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Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$326.28

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$132.21

The cost of living indices for Iraq are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Iraq, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.

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