Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 89% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Tehran or in Baghdad? You can help!
Improve the prices for Tehran! Improve the prices for Baghdad!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 755 prices entered by 81 different people.
WARNING!
Tehran has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Tehran.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 86% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 86% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,347 Dinar (﷼ 267,911) | ﷼ 2,465,620 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,953 Dinar (﷼ 255,284) | ﷼ 2,736,180 | - 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,585 Dinar (﷼ 147,178) | ﷼ 924,474 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,495 Dinar (﷼ 47,992) | ﷼ 335,492 | - 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,850 Dinar (﷼ 91,470) | ﷼ 663,504 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 877 Dinar (﷼ 28,143) | ﷼ 248,433 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,997 Dinar (﷼ 96,202) | ﷼ 885,180 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,127 Dinar (﷼ 36,171) | ﷼ 431,311 | - 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 846 Dinar (﷼ 27,142) | ﷼ 211,436 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,630 Dinar (﷼ 84,417) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,058 Dinar (﷼ 708,006) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,266 Dinar (﷼ 40,640) | ﷼ 348,309 | - 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,033 Dinar (﷼ 33,151) | ﷼ 123,842 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 90% | |||
Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 90% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 908,715 Dinar (﷼ 29,167,324) | ﷼ 404,988,000 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 764,503 Dinar (﷼ 24,538,504) | ﷼ 167,283,000 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (﷼ 3,610,115) | ﷼ 52,733,200 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,822 Dinar (﷼ 22,494,514) | ﷼ 273,916,000 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (﷼ 12,671,126) | ﷼ 176,819,000 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (﷼ 3,400,166) | ﷼ 24,099,600 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (﷼ 1,382,881) | ﷼ 2,491,080 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (﷼ 11,885,673) | ﷼ 145,263,000 | - 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (﷼ 3,852,450) | ﷼ 126,611,000 | - 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (﷼ 289,852) | ﷼ 1,756,190 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (﷼ 162,656) | ﷼ 1,232,660 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 92% | |||
Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 92% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,311 Dinar (﷼ 1,229,690) | ﷼ 11,093,200 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,288 Dinar (﷼ 1,967,168) | ﷼ 21,479,800 | - 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,813 Dinar (﷼ 2,658,082) | ﷼ 63,198,200 | - 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (﷼ 2,486,188) | ﷼ 28,573,100 | - 91% | |
Transportation | - 90% | |||
Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 90% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,123,200 Dinar (﷼ 549,608,971) | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 | - 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 574 Dinar (﷼ 18,421) | ﷼ 29,242 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 38,960 Dinar (﷼ 1,250,509) | ﷼ 5,980,530 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,182 Dinar (﷼ 776,187) | ﷼ 2,642,740 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 89% | |||
Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 89% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,665 Dinar (﷼ 117,636) | ﷼ 1,460,410 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (﷼ 157,052) | ﷼ 718,567 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (﷼ 802,433) | ﷼ 4,281,820 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,033 Dinar (﷼ 161,533) | ﷼ 471,460 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (﷼ 101,521) | ﷼ 1,938,360 | - 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,597 Dinar (﷼ 147,544) | ﷼ 689,942 | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (﷼ 102,325) | ﷼ 718,978 | - 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (﷼ 112,976) | ﷼ 886,658 | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,843 Dinar (﷼ 348,041) | ﷼ 1,506,820 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 85% | |||
Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 85% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Baghdad | Tehran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,941 Dinar (﷼ 704,241) | ﷼ 4,500,460 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,817 Dinar (﷼ 668,160) | ﷼ 1,375,880 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (﷼ 1,228,519) | ﷼ 8,328,920 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,162 Dinar (﷼ 1,963,134) | ﷼ 11,910,200 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,789 Dinar (﷼ 346,295) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,540 Dinar (﷼ 177,822) | ﷼ 822,547 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,422 Dinar (﷼ 174,041) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (﷼ 16,372,943) | ﷼ 271,231,000 | - 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (﷼ 3,810) | ﷼ 16,071 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,444 Dinar (﷼ 2,357,353) | ﷼ 14,651,800 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,576 Dinar (﷼ 82,668) | ﷼ 1,558,930 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 89% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 755 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
32.097
IRR
/
IQD
*
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 1,130,000,000 in Tehran you would need to make just about ﷼ 125,416,971 (3,907,396 Dinar) in Baghdad.
Do you live in Tehran? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- Public transport in New York City costs $134 (11 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Eugene, Oregon costs $40 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Jose, Costa Rica costs ₡ 500,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 kg of rice in Governador Valadares costs R$ 35 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Saipan costs $10 (about 3 hours ago)