Cost of living in Iraq compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$23 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (AU$5.99) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (AU$1.83) | AU$2.04 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (AU$3.40) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (AU$1.17) | AU$6 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (AU$4.32) | AU$10 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (AU$1.21) | AU$5.14 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (AU$1.09) | AU$3.62 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (AU$3.96) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (AU$21) | AU$21 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (AU$1.59) | AU$3.70 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (AU$1.29) | AU$3.35 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (AU$1,349) | AU$4,709 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (AU$804) | AU$3,109 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (AU$280) | AU$214 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (AU$806) | AU$2,788 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (AU$428) | AU$2,151 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (AU$183) | AU$174 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (AU$39) | AU$76 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (AU$577) | AU$793 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (AU$163) | AU$288 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$48 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (AU$43) | AU$129 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (AU$85) | AU$95 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (AU$113) | AU$179 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (AU$118) | AU$209 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (AU$26,170) | AU$38,866 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (AU$0.72) | AU$1.99 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (AU$48) | AU$185 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (AU$29) | AU$81 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (AU$5.86) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (AU$4.68) | AU$5.56 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (AU$3.81) | AU$4.36 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (AU$3.11) | AU$5.30 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Iraq | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (AU$29) | AU$68 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (AU$29) | AU$46 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (AU$50) | AU$262 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (AU$63) | AU$127 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (AU$7) | AU$5.10 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (AU$813) | AU$1,070 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (AU$0.55) | AU$0.95 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (AU$63) | AU$92 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (AU$3.43) | AU$43 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,869 prices entered by 383 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00117
AUD
/
IQD
Cost of living in Iraq is 57% cheaper than in Australia
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