- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Baghdad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,870 Dinar (C$18) | C$15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,324 Dinar (C$12) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,607 Dinar (C$4.02) | C$5.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (C$1.67) | C$2.05 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,191 Dinar (C$2.44) | C$4.81 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,099 Dinar (C$1.23) | C$2.90 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,573 Dinar (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,640 Dinar (C$1.83) | C$4.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 806 Dinar (C$0.90) | C$3.34 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,822 Dinar (C$2.03) | C$3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,667 Dinar (C$24) | C$16 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,151 Dinar (C$1.28) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,057 Dinar (C$1.18) | C$2.01 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 979,835 Dinar (C$1,092) | C$1,651 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 684,251 Dinar (C$763) | C$1,142 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,844 Dinar (C$196) | C$102 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 724,826 Dinar (C$808) | C$1,038 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 399,767 Dinar (C$446) | C$779 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 206,512 Dinar (C$230) | C$66 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53,998 Dinar (C$60) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 398,286 Dinar (C$444) | C$351 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222,165 Dinar (C$248) | C$86 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Dinar (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,786 Dinar (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 47,254 Dinar (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 51,664 Dinar (C$58) | C$40 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,243 Dinar (C$84) | C$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 78,402 Dinar (C$87) | C$92 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,444,400 Dinar (C$25,021) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Dinar (C$0.71) | C$1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62,804 Dinar (C$70) | C$67 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,573 Dinar (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,989 Dinar (C$4.45) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,082 Dinar (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,373 Dinar (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,577 Dinar (C$5.10) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,185 Dinar (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,411 Dinar (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,555 Dinar (C$1.73) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,302 Dinar (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,443 Dinar (C$12) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,914 Dinar (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,962 Dinar (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,780 Dinar (C$37) | C$101 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73,876 Dinar (C$82) | C$85 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,101 Dinar (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,555 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.57) | C$5.67 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 508,120 Dinar (C$566) | C$549 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 163 Dinar (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92,437 Dinar (C$103) | C$35 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,667 Dinar (C$2.97) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 570 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,507
(4,042,891 Dinar)
in Baghdad.
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