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Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,179 Dinar (C$18) | C$16 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,740 Dinar (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,082 Dinar (C$3.44) | C$5.69 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Dinar (C$1.53) | C$2.05 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,324 Dinar (C$2.59) | C$5.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Dinar (C$1.11) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,175 Dinar (C$5.77) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,542 Dinar (C$1.72) | C$4.10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 Dinar (C$0.95) | C$3.34 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,795 Dinar (C$2.00) | C$3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,869 Dinar (C$25) | C$16 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,149 Dinar (C$1.28) | C$2.51 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,122 Dinar (C$1.25) | C$2.01 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 847,145 Dinar (C$944) | C$1,859 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 696,849 Dinar (C$777) | C$1,162 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168,338 Dinar (C$188) | C$114 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 724,823 Dinar (C$808) | C$1,038 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,005 Dinar (C$446) | C$779 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 201,667 Dinar (C$225) | C$66 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 75,137 Dinar (C$84) | C$39 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 349,097 Dinar (C$389) | C$351 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 197,224 Dinar (C$220) | C$86 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,055 Dinar (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,543 Dinar (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 42,845 Dinar (C$48) | C$57 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 51,441 Dinar (C$57) | C$38 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,913 Dinar (C$87) | C$94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,771 Dinar (C$83) | C$99 | - 15% | |
| 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 | 20,422,900 Dinar (C$22,769) | C$22,749 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 588 Dinar (C$0.66) | C$1.27 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64,754 Dinar (C$72) | C$67 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,737 Dinar (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,996 Dinar (C$4.46) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,950 Dinar (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,420 Dinar (C$27) | C$80 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,335 Dinar (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,472 Dinar (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,146 Dinar (C$5.74) | C$2.83 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,549 Dinar (C$1.73) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,165 Dinar (C$2.41) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,009 Dinar (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,618 Dinar (C$40) | C$46 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,561 Dinar (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,742 Dinar (C$45) | C$101 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,557 Dinar (C$76) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,958 Dinar (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,795 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.30 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,866 Dinar (C$5.43) | C$5.67 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 526,401 Dinar (C$587) | C$660 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 163 Dinar (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,461 Dinar (C$96) | C$34 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,725 Dinar (C$3.04) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
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