In Amarah, Iraq, living costs about $680 per month for one person and $1479 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Amarah are 37% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Amarah is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Amarah is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Amarah is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Amarah's costs are primarily influenced by rent & utilities, which can be a significant expense for residents.
Food prices in Amarah are 29% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Amarah is 16% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.28 $ |
| Dinner | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.65 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.8 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 40.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.62 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 64 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 99 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 34.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 283 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,156 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 578 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 588 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.11% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.33 $ |
| Haircut | 6.08 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 115 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,634 $ |