- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Baghdad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,445 Dinar (C$23) | C$14 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,556 Dinar (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,415 Dinar (C$3.85) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,694 Dinar (C$1.91) | C$2.38 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,356 Dinar (C$2.66) | C$4.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,056 Dinar (C$1.19) | C$2.62 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,867 Dinar (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,723 Dinar (C$1.94) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 973 Dinar (C$1.10) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,518 Dinar (C$1.71) | C$2.89 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Dinar (C$23) | C$16 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,167 Dinar (C$1.32) | C$2.31 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,028 Dinar (C$1.16) | C$1.76 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,257,510 Dinar (C$1,418) | C$1,186 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 672,062 Dinar (C$758) | C$982 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 181,430 Dinar (C$205) | C$117 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 757,029 Dinar (C$854) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 406,928 Dinar (C$459) | C$695 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 224,319 Dinar (C$253) | C$64 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 49,979 Dinar (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 513,781 Dinar (C$579) | C$392 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 228,074 Dinar (C$257) | C$111 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,389 Dinar (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,009 Dinar (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,105 Dinar (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 46,631 Dinar (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73,333 Dinar (C$83) | C$95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 71,722 Dinar (C$81) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,333,300 Dinar (C$26,317) | C$22,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 747 Dinar (C$0.84) | C$1.19 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66,914 Dinar (C$75) | C$47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17,614 Dinar (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,153 Dinar (C$4.68) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,609 Dinar (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,017 Dinar (C$28) | C$85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,048 Dinar (C$5.69) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,921 Dinar (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,284 Dinar (C$5.96) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,582 Dinar (C$1.78) | C$3.21 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,811 Dinar (C$3.17) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,672 Dinar (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,911 Dinar (C$45) | C$43 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,601 Dinar (C$29) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,583 Dinar (C$40) | C$84 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,018 Dinar (C$81) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,448 Dinar (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,204 Dinar (C$5.87) | C$5.44 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,769 Dinar (C$5.38) | C$5.57 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 227,209 Dinar (C$256) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 171 Dinar (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,192 Dinar (C$122) | C$34 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,906 Dinar (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,395
(3,009,806 Dinar)
in Baghdad.
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