Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (Taka 712) | Taka 859 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (Taka 612) | Taka 711 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (Taka 429) | Taka 246 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (Taka 131) | Taka 100 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (Taka 243) | Taka 160 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 84) | Taka 112 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (Taka 309) | Taka 625 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (Taka 87) | Taka 334 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (Taka 78) | Taka 77 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (Taka 283) | Taka 779 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (Taka 1,492) | Taka 1,629 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (Taka 113) | Taka 126 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (Taka 92) | Taka 169 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Iraq is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (Taka 96,418) | Taka 58,353 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (Taka 57,473) | Taka 45,554 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Taka 20,044) | Taka 6,854 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (Taka 57,619) | Taka 142,206 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Taka 30,619) | Taka 56,988 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Taka 13,084) | Taka 8,881 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Taka 2,804) | Taka 1,075 | + 161% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Taka 41,246) | Taka 60,260 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Taka 11,687) | Taka 37,692 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Taka 967) | Taka 919 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Taka 565) | Taka 200 | + 183% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (Taka 3,070) | Taka 3,344 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (Taka 6,102) | Taka 2,984 | + 105% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (Taka 8,104) | Taka 9,054 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Taka 8,454) | Taka 9,196 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (Taka 1,870,997) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (Taka 51) | Taka 108 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (Taka 3,431) | Taka 3,828 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Taka 560) | Taka 836 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Taka 1,179) | Taka 876 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Taka 2,095) | Taka 1,543 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 419) | Taka 409 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Taka 335) | Taka 736 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (Taka 452) | Taka 777 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Taka 272) | Taka 104 | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (Taka 223) | Taka 129 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (Taka 738) | Taka 313 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (Taka 2,046) | Taka 1,462 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (Taka 2,087) | Taka 1,023 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Taka 3,577) | Taka 3,581 | - 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (Taka 4,515) | Taka 3,800 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (Taka 847) | Taka 1,519 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (Taka 495) | Taka 605 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (Taka 466) | Taka 641 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Taka 58,110) | Taka 35,756 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Taka 39) | Taka 3.07 | + 1176% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (Taka 4,521) | Taka 3,982 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (Taka 245) | Taka 342 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 757 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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