Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 6% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 25% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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Baghdad | Acapulco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,347 Dinar (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 224 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,953 Dinar (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 102 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,585 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 51 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,495 Dinar (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,850 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 45 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 877 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,997 Dinar (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 56 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,127 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 37 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 846 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,630 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,058 Dinar (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 190 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,266 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,033 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 30 | - 56% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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Baghdad | Acapulco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 908,715 Dinar (Mex$ 11,632) | Mex$ 11,535 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 764,503 Dinar (Mex$ 9,786) | Mex$ 6,914 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 679 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,822 Dinar (Mex$ 8,971) | Mex$ 6,487 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (Mex$ 5,053) | Mex$ 6,143 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 720 | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 404 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (Mex$ 4,740) | Mex$ 5,589 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 1,738 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 76 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 84 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 53% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,311 Dinar (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 601 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,288 Dinar (Mex$ 784) | Mex$ 381 | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,813 Dinar (Mex$ 1,060) | Mex$ 971 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 611 | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 8% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,123,200 Dinar (Mex$ 219,177) | Mex$ 187,432 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 574 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 16 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 38,960 Dinar (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 388 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,177 Dinar (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 262 | + 18% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 17% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,665 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 83 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 110 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 540 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,033 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 51 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 42 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,597 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 61 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,843 Dinar (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 211 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 27% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
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Baghdad | Acapulco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,941 Dinar (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 318 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,817 Dinar (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 145 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 455 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,162 Dinar (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 553 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,789 Dinar (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 88 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,540 Dinar (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 86 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,422 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 30 | + 130% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (Mex$ 6,529) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (Mex$ 1.52) | Mex$ 7 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,444 Dinar (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 645 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,576 Dinar (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 38 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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