Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,120 Dinar (£4.51) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,455 Dinar (£4.69) | £5.39 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,456 Dinar (£1.92) | £2.54 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,601 Dinar (£0.89) | £1.13 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,905 Dinar (£1.61) | £2.28 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 899 Dinar (£0.50) | £1.79 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,588 Dinar (£1.44) | £2.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (£0.65) | £1.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 Dinar (£0.45) | £0.85 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,135 Dinar (£1.18) | £1.60 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,103 Dinar (£14) | £7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,218 Dinar (£0.68) | £1.61 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 954 Dinar (£0.53) | £1.12 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,103,650 Dinar (£612) | £1,183 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 792,088 Dinar (£439) | £827 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (£62) | £297 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 756,703 Dinar (£420) | £569 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (£219) | £453 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (£59) | £125 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (£24) | £25 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (£205) | £386 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (£67) | £110 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (£5.01) | £7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (£2.81) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39,816 Dinar (£22) | £44 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,206 Dinar (£34) | £26 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,618 Dinar (£50) | £54 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (£43) | £74 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,123,200 Dinar (£9,500) | £24,333 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Dinar (£0.36) | £1.62 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,019 Dinar (£21) | £89 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16,769 Dinar (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,665 Dinar (£2.03) | £3.03 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (£2.71) | £4.55 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (£14) | £62 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,559 Dinar (£2.53) | £2.75 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (£1.75) | £1.32 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,388 Dinar (£2.43) | £3.71 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (£1.77) | £1.73 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (£1.95) | £1.61 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,948 Dinar (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,259 Dinar (£13) | £31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,990 Dinar (£13) | £15 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (£21) | £62 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,013 Dinar (£34) | £50 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,436 Dinar (£5.24) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,211 Dinar (£3.45) | £2.86 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,209 Dinar (£2.34) | £3.10 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (£283) | £389 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,880 Dinar (£38) | £32 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,418 Dinar (£1.34) | £13 | - 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 193 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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