- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Portugal
- Baghdad
- Lisbon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Baghdad (Iraq) and Lisbon (Portugal)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 5% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | €7.89 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5.44 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | €3.15 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.66 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €2.06 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.32 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,324 Dinar (€2.89) | €3.59 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.36 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.25 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 345 Dinar (€0.23) | €0.86 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.28 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.65 | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.92 | - |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 443,234 Dinar (€296) | €875 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 342,344 Dinar (€229) | €96 | 138% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | €23 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €574 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €103 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.23 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6.57 | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | €85 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | €31 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €76 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | €74 | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €30,012 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.66 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €7.61 | - |
| Personal Care | 31% | ||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 1,000 Dinar (€0.67) | €5.80 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.18 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.18 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.52 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.49 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.58 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €11.96 | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €25 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €12.13 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €42 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | €44 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €6.60 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.65 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | €1.99 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €152 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | €59 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | €4.22 | - |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,333 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Lisbon
you would need to make just about €1,855
(2,772,916 Dinar)
in Baghdad.