Cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 59% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,935 Dinar ($5.43) | $18 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,612 Dinar ($7) | $9 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,257 Dinar ($2.23) | $4.44 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,389 Dinar ($0.95) | $0.83 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,413 Dinar ($1.65) | $3.61 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 945 Dinar ($0.65) | $5.36 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,588 Dinar ($1.77) | $5.95 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar ($0.88) | $3.53 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 781 Dinar ($0.53) | $1.63 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,127 Dinar ($1.46) | $4.82 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,616 Dinar ($17) | $14 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,396 Dinar ($0.96) | $1.98 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,099 Dinar ($0.75) | $2.07 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 66% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,100,300 Dinar ($753) | $2,718 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,729 Dinar ($548) | $1,737 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 113,387 Dinar ($78) | $190 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,174 Dinar ($340) | $1,907 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 406,121 Dinar ($278) | $1,192 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174,873 Dinar ($120) | $117 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,201 Dinar ($34) | $59 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 274,158 Dinar ($188) | $268 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 157,959 Dinar ($108) | $139 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,118 Dinar ($3.50) | $11 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,113 Dinar ($4.87) | $20 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 10% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,895 Dinar ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71,596 Dinar ($49) | $39 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,770 Dinar ($57) | $104 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,089 Dinar ($42) | $94 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 57% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,300 Dinar ($12,082) | $23,351 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 742 Dinar ($0.51) | $0.74 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41,180 Dinar ($28) | $73 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,835 Dinar ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 68% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,512 Dinar ($3.09) | $7 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,487 Dinar ($3.75) | $27 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,315 Dinar ($2.95) | $7 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,004 Dinar ($3.42) | $4.26 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,989 Dinar ($2.73) | $5.99 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,747 Dinar ($1.20) | $5.26 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,921 Dinar ($2.00) | $2.65 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,567 Dinar ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 62% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,708 Dinar ($20) | $46 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,193 Dinar ($13) | $28 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,809 Dinar ($23) | $141 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,352 Dinar ($45) | $92 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,642 Dinar ($5.91) | $17 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,498 Dinar ($4.45) | $5.07 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,500 Dinar ($3.08) | $6 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar ($349) | $382 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Dinar ($0.08) | $1.00 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,778 Dinar ($48) | $44 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,223 Dinar ($1.52) | $8 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 61% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,500 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $3,334 (4,873,012 Dinar) in Baghdad.
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