Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,604 Dinar (Taka 685) | Taka 263 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,038 Dinar (Taka 788) | Taka 344 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,214 Dinar (Taka 229) | Taka 162 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,454 Dinar (Taka 104) | Taka 74 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,979 Dinar (Taka 141) | Taka 112 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,053 Dinar (Taka 75) | Taka 50 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,822 Dinar (Taka 273) | Taka 581 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,269 Dinar (Taka 91) | Taka 172 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 711 Dinar (Taka 51) | Taka 26 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,456 Dinar (Taka 175) | Taka 391 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,884 Dinar (Taka 1,276) | Taka 1,758 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,432 Dinar (Taka 102) | Taka 103 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 812 Dinar (Taka 58) | Taka 41 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 786,246 Dinar (Taka 56,100) | Taka 59,451 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 628,059 Dinar (Taka 44,813) | Taka 33,978 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188,962 Dinar (Taka 13,483) | Taka 4,046 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 335,014 Dinar (Taka 23,904) | Taka 35,113 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 360,688 Dinar (Taka 25,736) | Taka 15,590 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 168,923 Dinar (Taka 12,053) | Taka 3,803 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,264 Dinar (Taka 2,802) | Taka 1,167 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,090 Dinar (Taka 21,055) | Taka 35,909 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,725 Dinar (Taka 9,328) | Taka 13,069 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,791 Dinar (Taka 699) | Taka 431 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 357) | Taka 852 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,252 Dinar (Taka 1,659) | Taka 1,746 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 31,579 Dinar (Taka 2,253) | Taka 1,826 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,374 Dinar (Taka 4,522) | Taka 5,220 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,990 Dinar (Taka 4,138) | Taka 4,121 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,158,200 Dinar (Taka 938,866) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 687 Dinar (Taka 49) | Taka 96 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32,500 Dinar (Taka 2,319) | Taka 2,898 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,513 Dinar (Taka 108) | Taka 133 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 357) | Taka 498 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,248 Dinar (Taka 1,516) | Taka 1,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,744 Dinar (Taka 267) | Taka 400 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,155 Dinar (Taka 154) | Taka 164 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,330 Dinar (Taka 238) | Taka 356 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 915 Dinar (Taka 65) | Taka 84 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,666 Dinar (Taka 119) | Taka 141 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,703 Dinar (Taka 764) | Taka 167 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,354 Dinar (Taka 1,381) | Taka 1,289 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,870 Dinar (Taka 1,346) | Taka 888 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (Taka 2,764) | Taka 2,301 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,879 Dinar (Taka 4,772) | Taka 1,790 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,988 Dinar (Taka 570) | Taka 817 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,042 Dinar (Taka 288) | Taka 304 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (Taka 245) | Taka 536 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 547,028 Dinar (Taka 39,032) | Taka 35,756 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (Taka 9) | Taka 1.67 | + 419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,605 Dinar (Taka 4,110) | Taka 1,882 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,250 Dinar (Taka 161) | Taka 272 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,881 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.07135
BDT
/
IQD
Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Bangladesh
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