- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Baghdad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,265 Dinar (C$21) | C$14 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,215 Dinar (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,409 Dinar (C$3.89) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,640 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$2.38 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,196 Dinar (C$2.51) | C$4.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 929 Dinar (C$1.06) | C$2.62 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,831 Dinar (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,717 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$3.73 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 995 Dinar (C$1.14) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,434 Dinar (C$1.64) | C$2.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,160 Dinar (C$20) | C$16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,520 Dinar (C$1.74) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,025 Dinar (C$1.17) | C$1.76 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,259,710 Dinar (C$1,439) | C$1,145 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 674,415 Dinar (C$770) | C$990 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 179,236 Dinar (C$205) | C$117 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 701,215 Dinar (C$801) | C$919 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 409,208 Dinar (C$467) | C$695 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 221,168 Dinar (C$253) | C$64 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52,056 Dinar (C$59) | C$39 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 475,908 Dinar (C$544) | C$392 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 239,528 Dinar (C$274) | C$111 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,390 Dinar (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,413 Dinar (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,225 Dinar (C$64) | C$61 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 44,253 Dinar (C$51) | C$41 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 67,700 Dinar (C$77) | C$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,423 Dinar (C$69) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,001,400 Dinar (C$30,839) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 775 Dinar (C$0.88) | C$1.19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71,365 Dinar (C$82) | C$47 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,071 Dinar (C$21) | - | - | |
| 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$4.74) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,330 Dinar (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,989 Dinar (C$30) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,048 Dinar (C$5.77) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,921 Dinar (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,284 Dinar (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,582 Dinar (C$1.81) | C$3.21 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,442 Dinar (C$2.79) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,672 Dinar (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,911 Dinar (C$46) | C$43 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,601 Dinar (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,583 Dinar (C$41) | C$84 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,018 Dinar (C$82) | C$93 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,448 Dinar (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,204 Dinar (C$5.94) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,769 Dinar (C$5.45) | C$5.57 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 212,165 Dinar (C$242) | C$141 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 171 Dinar (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,192 Dinar (C$124) | C$34 | + 264% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,906 Dinar (C$3.32) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,330
(2,040,389 Dinar)
in Baghdad.
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