Cost of living in Baqubah (Iraq) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Baqubah (Iraq) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,414 Dinar (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,569 Dinar (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Dinar (C$2.06) | C$1.97 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,695 Dinar (C$2.77) | C$4.31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,234 Dinar (C$1.27) | C$3.89 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Dinar (C$2.57) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 Dinar (C$1.54) | C$4.59 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Dinar (C$1.03) | C$3.65 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,569 Dinar (C$3.67) | C$3.41 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,690 Dinar (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,533 Dinar (C$1.58) | C$2.55 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (C$1.03) | C$2.11 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Baqubah (Iraq) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 406,600 Dinar (C$419) | C$2,291 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,000 Dinar (C$257) | C$1,332 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Dinar (C$515) | C$124 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 302,730 Dinar (C$312) | C$1,235 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Dinar (C$257) | C$875 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 Dinar (C$309) | C$68 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,664 Dinar (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Dinar (C$257) | C$311 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 110,000 Dinar (C$113) | C$140 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Dinar (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,125 Dinar (C$3.22) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Baqubah (Iraq) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,664 Dinar (C$23) | C$57 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,329 Dinar (C$16) | C$41 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Dinar (C$41) | C$105 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Baqubah (Iraq) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,234 Dinar (C$1.27) | C$1.66 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Baqubah (Iraq) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Dinar (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Dinar (C$2.06) | C$22 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,329 Dinar (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.15) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,375 Dinar (C$10) | C$4.17 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,421 Dinar (C$5.58) | C$4.59 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,132 Dinar (C$3.22) | C$3.11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,500 Dinar (C$8) | C$2.78 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,467 Dinar (C$5.63) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Baqubah (Iraq) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Baqubah | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,395 Dinar (C$15) | C$53 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Dinar (C$41) | C$26 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 Dinar (C$51) | C$135 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33,184 Dinar (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,132 Dinar (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,132 Dinar (C$3.22) | C$4.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (C$5.15) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 650,000 Dinar (C$669) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Dinar (C$0.62) | C$0.24 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Dinar (C$26) | C$37 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (C$3.09) | C$11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 94 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2023.
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