Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,120 Dinar (C$8) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,455 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,456 Dinar (C$3.22) | C$5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,601 Dinar (C$1.49) | C$1.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,905 Dinar (C$2.71) | C$4.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 899 Dinar (C$0.84) | C$3.17 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,588 Dinar (C$2.41) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (C$1.10) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 Dinar (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,135 Dinar (C$1.99) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,103 Dinar (C$23) | C$19 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,218 Dinar (C$1.14) | C$2.48 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Dinar (C$0.89) | C$1.93 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,103,650 Dinar (C$1,028) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 792,088 Dinar (C$738) | C$1,257 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (C$105) | C$124 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 756,703 Dinar (C$705) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (C$368) | C$805 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (C$99) | C$66 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (C$345) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (C$112) | C$97 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (C$4.72) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39,816 Dinar (C$37) | C$60 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,206 Dinar (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,618 Dinar (C$84) | C$98 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (C$72) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 44% 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 | 17,123,200 Dinar (C$15,955) | C$22,942 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Dinar (C$0.60) | C$1.67 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,019 Dinar (C$34) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16,769 Dinar (C$16) | - | - | |
| 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) | 3,665 Dinar (C$3.41) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (C$4.56) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,559 Dinar (C$4.25) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (C$2.95) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,388 Dinar (C$4.09) | C$4.33 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (C$2.97) | C$3.16 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,948 Dinar (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baghdad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,259 Dinar (C$22) | C$51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,990 Dinar (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (C$36) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,013 Dinar (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,436 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,211 Dinar (C$5.79) | C$5.42 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,209 Dinar (C$3.92) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (C$475) | C$647 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,880 Dinar (C$63) | C$37 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,418 Dinar (C$2.25) | C$11 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 104 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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