Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,120 Dinar (kr43) | kr131 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,455 Dinar (kr44) | kr77 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,456 Dinar (kr18) | kr38 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,601 Dinar (kr8) | kr11 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,905 Dinar (kr15) | kr29 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 899 Dinar (kr4.72) | kr21 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,588 Dinar (kr14) | kr40 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (kr6) | kr17 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 Dinar (kr4.29) | kr11 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,135 Dinar (kr11) | kr8 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,103 Dinar (kr132) | kr72 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,218 Dinar (kr6) | kr21 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Dinar (kr5.00) | kr13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,103,650 Dinar (kr5,789) | kr11,583 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 792,088 Dinar (kr4,155) | kr9,449 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (kr590) | kr848 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 756,703 Dinar (kr3,969) | kr8,388 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (kr2,071) | kr6,707 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (kr556) | kr587 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (kr226) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (kr1,942) | kr2,600 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (kr630) | kr552 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (kr47) | kr61 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (kr27) | kr131 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39,816 Dinar (kr209) | kr736 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,206 Dinar (kr321) | kr300 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,618 Dinar (kr475) | kr906 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (kr406) | kr1,028 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 70% 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 | 17,123,200 Dinar (kr89,813) | kr286,083 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Dinar (kr3.36) | kr14 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,019 Dinar (kr194) | kr613 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16,769 Dinar (kr88) | kr320 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,665 Dinar (kr19) | kr35 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (kr26) | kr82 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (kr131) | kr500 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,559 Dinar (kr24) | kr37 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (kr17) | kr19 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,388 Dinar (kr23) | kr18 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (kr17) | kr11 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (kr18) | kr16 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,948 Dinar (kr57) | kr217 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,259 Dinar (kr122) | kr369 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,990 Dinar (kr121) | kr219 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (kr201) | kr698 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,013 Dinar (kr320) | kr637 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,436 Dinar (kr49) | kr86 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,211 Dinar (kr33) | kr48 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,209 Dinar (kr22) | kr47 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (kr2,676) | kr3,682 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (kr0.62) | kr0.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,880 Dinar (kr356) | kr196 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,418 Dinar (kr13) | kr50 | - 74% | |
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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 128 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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