Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,464 Dinar (kr48) | kr150 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,999 Dinar (kr46) | kr85 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,335 Dinar (kr22) | kr38 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,533 Dinar (kr8) | kr14 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,876 Dinar (kr15) | kr32 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,054 Dinar (kr5.33) | kr20 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,825 Dinar (kr14) | kr43 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,307 Dinar (kr7) | kr17 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 943 Dinar (kr4.77) | kr13 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,740 Dinar (kr14) | kr9 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,726 Dinar (kr100) | kr81 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,549 Dinar (kr8) | kr20 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,098 Dinar (kr5.55) | kr10 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,054,740 Dinar (kr5,333) | kr12,078 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 693,901 Dinar (kr3,509) | kr10,088 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 130,729 Dinar (kr661) | kr797 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 793,160 Dinar (kr4,010) | kr8,998 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 479,022 Dinar (kr2,422) | kr6,853 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 149,221 Dinar (kr754) | kr621 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,338 Dinar (kr224) | kr164 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332,035 Dinar (kr1,679) | kr2,390 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,843 Dinar (kr631) | kr488 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,357 Dinar (kr27) | kr43 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,343 Dinar (kr88) | kr230 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,850 Dinar (kr146) | kr622 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,865 Dinar (kr237) | kr294 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,744 Dinar (kr519) | kr789 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,983 Dinar (kr273) | kr1,009 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,411,800 Dinar (kr82,981) | kr314,482 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 559 Dinar (kr2.83) | kr15 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39,197 Dinar (kr198) | kr467 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23,319 Dinar (kr118) | kr407 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,832 Dinar (kr14) | kr37 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,526 Dinar (kr18) | kr82 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,297 Dinar (kr123) | kr500 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,664 Dinar (kr24) | kr37 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,306 Dinar (kr22) | kr31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,679 Dinar (kr24) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,881 Dinar (kr10) | kr12 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,441 Dinar (kr17) | kr17 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (kr51) | kr202 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,892 Dinar (kr111) | kr297 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,081 Dinar (kr96) | kr209 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,535 Dinar (kr165) | kr455 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,641 Dinar (kr302) | kr541 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,862 Dinar (kr50) | kr77 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,095 Dinar (kr26) | kr49 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,309 Dinar (kr27) | kr42 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 466,739 Dinar (kr2,360) | kr3,632 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 129 Dinar (kr0.65) | kr0.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51,329 Dinar (kr260) | kr211 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,601 Dinar (kr13) | kr54 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 208 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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