Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Iraq instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Iraq
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$4.64
IQD6,086
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.72
IQD8,809
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.42
IQD546
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.22
IQD292
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Iraq
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.82
IQD1,068
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.51
IQD3,293
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.56
IQD5,977
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$1.76
IQD2,312
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.21
IQD2,893
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.48
IQD631
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.52
IQD677
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.44
IQD582
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.30
IQD399
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.28
IQD363
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.28
IQD368
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$1.93
IQD2,523
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$39.46
IQD51,718
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,587.19
IQD21,737,510
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.54
IQD20,360
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$34.52
IQD45,245
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$280.02
IQD366,960
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$188.34
IQD246,816
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$66.51
IQD87,158
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$139.67
IQD183,034
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,045.09
IQD2,680,088
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.57
IQD3,370
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.36
IQD3,094
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.06
IQD2,695
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$32.77
IQD42,949
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.37
IQD10,975
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Iraq
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$23.65
IQD30,990
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$25.45
IQD33,358
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$48.29
IQD63,282
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$36.75
IQD48,157
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