Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 128% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 37% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (16,082 Dinar) | 12,620 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (12,194 Dinar) | 9,616 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (6,207 Dinar) | 4,940 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (2,348 Dinar) | 1,602 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (4,424 Dinar) | 2,718 Dinar | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2,227 Dinar) | 1,071 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (6,192 Dinar) | 3,207 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (3,145 Dinar) | 1,155 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.64 (1,648 Dinar) | 926 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (3,155 Dinar) | 2,740 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (20,771 Dinar) | 19,726 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (2,636 Dinar) | 1,635 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.13 (1,821 Dinar) | 1,098 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 240% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,523 (5,157,684 Dinar) | 1,054,740 Dinar | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,139 (3,245,421 Dinar) | 693,901 Dinar | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (294,255 Dinar) | 130,729 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (2,912,281 Dinar) | 793,160 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (1,896,892 Dinar) | 479,022 Dinar | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (220,722 Dinar) | 149,221 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (119,213 Dinar) | 39,563 Dinar | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (273,352 Dinar) | 332,035 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (105,139 Dinar) | 124,843 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (14,423 Dinar) | 5,357 Dinar | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (11,441 Dinar) | 17,343 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (89,285 Dinar) | 28,850 Dinar | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (78,093 Dinar) | 46,865 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (141,616 Dinar) | 102,744 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (144,914 Dinar) | 53,983 Dinar | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 119% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,536 (32,862,832 Dinar) | 16,411,800 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.86 (1,017 Dinar) | 658 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 303 (107,677 Dinar) | 39,197 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (13,033 Dinar) | 23,327 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 118% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (8,812 Dinar) | 2,832 Dinar | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (13,350 Dinar) | 3,526 Dinar | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (100,846 Dinar) | 24,297 Dinar | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (7,480 Dinar) | 4,664 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (6,840 Dinar) | 4,306 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (7,422 Dinar) | 4,679 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (3,409 Dinar) | 1,881 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (4,466 Dinar) | 3,205 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (14,367 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 95% more expensive than in Baghdad (Iraq) | ||||
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| Dubai | Baghdad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (52,179 Dinar) | 21,892 Dinar | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (34,745 Dinar) | 19,081 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (100,635 Dinar) | 32,535 Dinar | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (97,776 Dinar) | 59,641 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (26,701 Dinar) | 9,862 Dinar | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (7,711 Dinar) | 5,095 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (15,939 Dinar) | 5,309 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (709,860 Dinar) | 498,539 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (199 Dinar) | 129 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 320 (113,496 Dinar) | 56,111 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (7,937 Dinar) | 2,692 Dinar | + 195% | |
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TOTAL | + 128% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 738 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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