Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,464 Dinar (£5.58) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,999 Dinar (£5.31) | £6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,335 Dinar (£2.56) | £3.87 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,533 Dinar (£0.90) | £1.20 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,876 Dinar (£1.70) | £3.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,054 Dinar (£0.62) | £2.36 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,825 Dinar (£1.67) | £5.27 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,307 Dinar (£0.77) | £2.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 943 Dinar (£0.56) | £1.03 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,740 Dinar (£1.62) | £2.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,726 Dinar (£12) | £9 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,549 Dinar (£0.91) | £1.79 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,098 Dinar (£0.65) | £1.34 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 38% 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 | 1,054,740 Dinar (£622) | £953 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 693,901 Dinar (£409) | £1,073 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 130,729 Dinar (£77) | £297 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 793,160 Dinar (£468) | £702 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 479,022 Dinar (£283) | £544 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 149,221 Dinar (£88) | £125 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,338 Dinar (£26) | £25 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 332,035 Dinar (£196) | £418 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,843 Dinar (£74) | £129 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,357 Dinar (£3.16) | £7 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,343 Dinar (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,850 Dinar (£17) | £69 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,865 Dinar (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,744 Dinar (£61) | £99 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,983 Dinar (£32) | £52 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 61% 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 | 16,411,800 Dinar (£9,680) | £17,412 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 559 Dinar (£0.33) | £1.52 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39,197 Dinar (£23) | £65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23,175 Dinar (£14) | £18 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,832 Dinar (£1.67) | £2.31 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,526 Dinar (£2.08) | £4.96 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,297 Dinar (£14) | £94 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,664 Dinar (£2.75) | £2.68 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,306 Dinar (£2.54) | £1.57 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,679 Dinar (£2.76) | £4.18 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,881 Dinar (£1.11) | £2.17 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,441 Dinar (£2.03) | £1.68 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (£5.90) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,892 Dinar (£13) | £61 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,081 Dinar (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32,535 Dinar (£19) | £83 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,641 Dinar (£35) | £72 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,862 Dinar (£5.82) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,095 Dinar (£3.00) | £3.57 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,309 Dinar (£3.13) | £4.42 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 466,739 Dinar (£275) | £502 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 129 Dinar (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51,329 Dinar (£30) | £50 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,601 Dinar (£1.53) | £11 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 197 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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