Cost of living in Baghdad (Iraq) is 46% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Baghdad (Iraq) is 52% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,347 Dinar (€6) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,953 Dinar (€5.72) | €10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,585 Dinar (€3.30) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,495 Dinar (€1.08) | €1.50 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,850 Dinar (€2.05) | €5.61 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 877 Dinar (€0.63) | €3.77 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,997 Dinar (€2.16) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,127 Dinar (€0.81) | €3.05 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 846 Dinar (€0.61) | €2.38 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,630 Dinar (€1.89) | €1.18 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,058 Dinar (€16) | €7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,266 Dinar (€0.91) | €2.46 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,033 Dinar (€0.74) | €2.30 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Baghdad (Iraq) is 50% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 960,406 Dinar (€691) | €1,624 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 764,503 Dinar (€550) | €1,154 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 112,474 Dinar (€81) | €313 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,822 Dinar (€504) | €957 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 394,772 Dinar (€284) | €672 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,933 Dinar (€76) | €103 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,084 Dinar (€31) | €29 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 370,301 Dinar (€266) | €528 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 120,024 Dinar (€86) | €108 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,030 Dinar (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,068 Dinar (€3.65) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Baghdad (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,311 Dinar (€28) | €89 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,288 Dinar (€44) | €36 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,813 Dinar (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 77,458 Dinar (€56) | €101 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Baghdad (Iraq) is 48% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,123,200 Dinar (€12,319) | €27,674 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 560 Dinar (€0.40) | €1.72 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,960 Dinar (€28) | €48 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24,309 Dinar (€17) | €17 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Baghdad (Iraq) is 55% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,665 Dinar (€2.64) | €11 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,893 Dinar (€3.52) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (€18) | €120 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,033 Dinar (€3.62) | €5.13 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,163 Dinar (€2.28) | €2.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,597 Dinar (€3.31) | €2.99 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,188 Dinar (€2.29) | €1.56 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,520 Dinar (€2.53) | €2.01 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,843 Dinar (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Baghdad (Iraq) is 23% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Baghdad | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,941 Dinar (€16) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,817 Dinar (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,275 Dinar (€28) | €100 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,162 Dinar (€44) | €62 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,789 Dinar (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,540 Dinar (€3.99) | €4.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,422 Dinar (€3.90) | €4.18 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 510,103 Dinar (€367) | €455 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Dinar (€0.09) | €0.06 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,444 Dinar (€53) | €31 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,467 Dinar (€1.77) | €6 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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