Cost of living
Mosul compared to Abu Ghraib
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Overview comparison
MosulAbu Ghraib
Consumer prices in Abu Ghraib are roughly 26% higher than in Mosul.
Cost of living
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| Total with rent one person | 612 | 821 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,565 | 2,115 |
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| Without rent one person | 328 | 308 |
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| Without rent one family | 948 | 1,127 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 170.9 | 625.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 421.62 | 928.79 |
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| Food person | 167 | 206 |
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| Food family | 455 | 633 |
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| Transport person | 151.47 | 57.95 |
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| Transport family | 358.67 | 131.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.67 years | 73.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.24 | 6.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.16 | 24.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.35 | 3.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 | 2.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.84 | 2.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.32 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.98 | 484.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 118.12 | 391.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 217.24 | 1,386.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 368.11 | 519.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.19 | 96.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.67 | 148.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.1 | 78.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.66 | 7.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 944 | 1,900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 444 | 565 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.37% | 63.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.76 | 7.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.46 | 1.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.97 | 8.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.38 | 2.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.02 | 12.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Mosul | Abu Ghraib |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.21 | 23.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.83 | 7.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 16 | 16.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.87 | 5.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.72 | 33.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 26.56 | 63.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 211.95 | 145.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,586 | 2,469 |
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