- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Canada
- Baghdad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,181 Dinar (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,252 Dinar (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,851 Dinar (C$4.15) | C$5.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,614 Dinar (C$1.74) | C$2.17 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,369 Dinar (C$2.55) | C$4.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,109 Dinar (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,191 Dinar (C$4.52) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,750 Dinar (C$1.89) | C$4.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 888 Dinar (C$0.96) | C$3.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,518 Dinar (C$1.64) | C$3.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,667 Dinar (C$23) | C$16 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,308 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$2.51 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (C$1.08) | C$2.07 | - 48% | |
| 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 | 1,157,020 Dinar (C$1,247) | C$1,576 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 639,549 Dinar (C$689) | C$1,122 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,844 Dinar (C$190) | C$109 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 724,826 Dinar (C$781) | C$1,019 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 406,928 Dinar (C$439) | C$774 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 199,241 Dinar (C$215) | C$66 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,626 Dinar (C$60) | C$40 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 440,334 Dinar (C$475) | C$377 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222,165 Dinar (C$239) | C$98 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Dinar (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,786 Dinar (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 50,083 Dinar (C$54) | C$59 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 51,659 Dinar (C$56) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,243 Dinar (C$81) | C$93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 78,402 Dinar (C$85) | C$92 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,444,400 Dinar (C$24,192) | C$22,749 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 674 Dinar (C$0.73) | C$1.26 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62,804 Dinar (C$68) | C$65 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,573 Dinar (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,491 Dinar (C$4.84) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,082 Dinar (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,002 Dinar (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,577 Dinar (C$4.93) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,454 Dinar (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,411 Dinar (C$5.83) | C$2.83 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,555 Dinar (C$1.68) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,359 Dinar (C$2.54) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,439 Dinar (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,914 Dinar (C$42) | C$46 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,198 Dinar (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,780 Dinar (C$35) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73,876 Dinar (C$80) | C$87 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,101 Dinar (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,624 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.39) | C$5.67 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 537,500 Dinar (C$579) | C$549 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 195 Dinar (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 96,169 Dinar (C$104) | C$35 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,891 Dinar (C$3.12) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 517 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 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$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,741
(3,470,538 Dinar)
in Baghdad.
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