Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Baghdad | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,258 Dinar (kr51) | kr125 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,142 Dinar (kr45) | kr72 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,763 Dinar (kr21) | kr37 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,564 Dinar (kr9) | kr11 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,668 Dinar (kr15) | kr31 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 959 Dinar (kr5.26) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,677 Dinar (kr15) | kr52 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,237 Dinar (kr7) | kr18 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 976 Dinar (kr5.36) | kr11 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,003 Dinar (kr16) | kr13 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,983 Dinar (kr121) | kr81 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,467 Dinar (kr8) | kr19 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 877 Dinar (kr4.81) | - | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Baghdad | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,054,740 Dinar (kr5,790) | kr10,293 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 693,901 Dinar (kr3,809) | kr7,078 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 130,729 Dinar (kr718) | kr1,303 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 793,160 Dinar (kr4,354) | kr6,025 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 479,022 Dinar (kr2,630) | kr4,137 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 149,221 Dinar (kr819) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,338 Dinar (kr243) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 332,035 Dinar (kr1,823) | kr3,019 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,843 Dinar (kr685) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,357 Dinar (kr29) | kr52 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,343 Dinar (kr95) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,850 Dinar (kr158) | kr781 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,865 Dinar (kr257) | kr237 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,744 Dinar (kr564) | kr597 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,983 Dinar (kr296) | kr1,050 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,411,800 Dinar (kr90,093) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 559 Dinar (kr3.07) | kr12 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 39,197 Dinar (kr215) | kr388 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23,135 Dinar (kr127) | kr266 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Baghdad | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,832 Dinar (kr16) | kr58 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,526 Dinar (kr19) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,297 Dinar (kr133) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,664 Dinar (kr26) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,306 Dinar (kr24) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,679 Dinar (kr26) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,881 Dinar (kr10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,441 Dinar (kr19) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (kr55) | kr181 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Baghdad | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,892 Dinar (kr120) | kr380 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,081 Dinar (kr105) | kr219 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,535 Dinar (kr179) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,641 Dinar (kr327) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,862 Dinar (kr54) | kr73 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,095 Dinar (kr28) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,309 Dinar (kr29) | kr33 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 466,739 Dinar (kr2,562) | kr2,962 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 129 Dinar (kr0.71) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51,329 Dinar (kr282) | kr255 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,599 Dinar (kr14) | kr47 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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