Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,620 Dinar (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,616 Dinar (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,940 Dinar (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,602 Dinar (C$1.67) | C$2.41 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,718 Dinar (C$2.84) | C$4.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,071 Dinar (C$1.12) | C$3.95 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,207 Dinar (C$3.35) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,155 Dinar (C$1.21) | C$4.85 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 926 Dinar (C$0.97) | C$3.95 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,740 Dinar (C$2.86) | C$3.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,726 Dinar (C$21) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,635 Dinar (C$1.71) | C$2.68 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,098 Dinar (C$1.15) | C$2.16 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,054,740 Dinar (C$1,101) | C$2,300 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 693,901 Dinar (C$725) | C$1,599 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 130,729 Dinar (C$137) | C$120 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 793,160 Dinar (C$828) | C$1,347 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 479,022 Dinar (C$500) | C$985 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 149,221 Dinar (C$156) | C$69 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,563 Dinar (C$41) | C$60 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332,035 Dinar (C$347) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,843 Dinar (C$130) | C$140 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,357 Dinar (C$5.59) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,343 Dinar (C$18) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,850 Dinar (C$30) | C$70 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,865 Dinar (C$49) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,744 Dinar (C$107) | C$105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,983 Dinar (C$56) | C$120 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,411,800 Dinar (C$17,137) | C$24,609 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Dinar (C$0.69) | C$1.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39,197 Dinar (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23,324 Dinar (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,832 Dinar (C$2.96) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,526 Dinar (C$3.68) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,297 Dinar (C$25) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,664 Dinar (C$4.87) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,306 Dinar (C$4.50) | C$4.17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,679 Dinar (C$4.89) | C$4.59 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,881 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,205 Dinar (C$3.35) | C$3.02 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,892 Dinar (C$23) | C$61 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,081 Dinar (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,535 Dinar (C$34) | C$118 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,641 Dinar (C$62) | C$97 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,862 Dinar (C$10) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,095 Dinar (C$5.32) | C$4.71 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,309 Dinar (C$5.54) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 498,539 Dinar (C$521) | C$647 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 129 Dinar (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,111 Dinar (C$59) | C$38 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,692 Dinar (C$2.81) | C$13 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 214 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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