Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq

Summary of cost of living in Baghdad

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 2,777,910 Dinar
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,334,097 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 Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 8,347 Dinar
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 7,953 Dinar
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 4,585 Dinar
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,495 Dinar
12 eggs, large 2,850 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 877 Dinar
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,997 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,127 Dinar
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 846 Dinar
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 2,630 Dinar
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 22,058 Dinar
2 liters of coca-cola 1,266 Dinar
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,033 Dinar
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 908,715 Dinar
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 764,503 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 112,474 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 700,822 Dinar
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 394,772 Dinar
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 105,933 Dinar
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 43,084 Dinar
40” flat screen tv 370,301 Dinar
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 120,024 Dinar
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 9,030 Dinar
Hourly rate for cleaning help 5,068 Dinar
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 38,311 Dinar
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 61,288 Dinar
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 82,813 Dinar
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 77,458 Dinar
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 17,123,200 Dinar
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 574 Dinar
Monthly ticket public transport 38,960 Dinar
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 24,182 Dinar
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,665 Dinar
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,893 Dinar
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 25,000 Dinar
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 5,033 Dinar
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 3,163 Dinar
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 4,597 Dinar
4 rolls of toilet paper 3,188 Dinar
Tube of toothpaste 3,520 Dinar
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 10,843 Dinar
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 21,941 Dinar
2 tickets to the movies 20,817 Dinar
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 38,275 Dinar
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 61,162 Dinar
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 10,789 Dinar
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 5,540 Dinar
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 5,422 Dinar
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 510,103 Dinar
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 119 Dinar
1 month of gym membership in business district 73,444 Dinar
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,576 Dinar
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 54 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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