Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq

Summary of cost of living in Baghdad

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 2,779,940 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,378,964 Dinar
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Baghdad
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 9,258 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 8,142 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,763 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,564 Dinar
12 eggs, large 2,668 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 959 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,677 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,237 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 976 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3,003 Dinar
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 21,983 Dinar
2 liters of coca-cola 1,467 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 877 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,054,740 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 693,901 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 130,729 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 793,160 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 479,022 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 149,221 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 44,338 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 332,035 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 124,843 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 5,357 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 17,343 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 28,850 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 46,865 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 102,744 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 53,983 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 16,411,800 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 559 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 39,197 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 23,147 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 2,832 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 3,526 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 24,297 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 4,664 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 4,306 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 4,679 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,881 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 3,441 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 10,000 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 21,892 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 19,081 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 32,535 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 59,641 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 9,862 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 5,095 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 5,309 Dinar
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 466,739 Dinar
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 129 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 51,329 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,599 Dinar
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 125 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: February 14, 2025

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