Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (Taka 461) | Taka 230 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (Taka 530) | Taka 376 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (Taka 203) | Taka 184 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (Taka 83) | Taka 79 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (Taka 142) | Taka 105 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (Taka 55) | Taka 54 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (Taka 153) | Taka 526 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (Taka 75) | Taka 159 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (Taka 46) | Taka 28 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (Taka 148) | Taka 442 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (Taka 1,180) | Taka 1,461 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (Taka 80) | Taka 102 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 45 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (Taka 58,077) | Taka 64,159 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (Taka 43,788) | Taka 34,477 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (Taka 7,154) | Taka 4,050 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (Taka 31,362) | Taka 39,073 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (Taka 24,138) | Taka 22,885 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (Taka 8,477) | Taka 4,140 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (Taka 2,727) | Taka 1,099 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (Taka 16,812) | Taka 37,254 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (Taka 7,697) | Taka 15,000 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (Taka 314) | Taka 411 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (Taka 998) | Taka 621 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (Taka 1,703) | Taka 1,987 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (Taka 2,627) | Taka 2,314 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (Taka 4,783) | Taka 4,295 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (Taka 3,787) | Taka 4,454 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (Taka 1,191,762) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (Taka 34) | Taka 94 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (Taka 3,583) | Taka 1,477 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (Taka 170) | Taka 129 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (Taka 318) | Taka 491 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Taka 1,450) | Taka 1,039 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (Taka 204) | Taka 405 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (Taka 172) | Taka 230 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (Taka 217) | Taka 411 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (Taka 93) | Taka 82 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (Taka 160) | Taka 100 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (Taka 662) | Taka 240 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (Taka 1,291) | Taka 1,281 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (Taka 1,000) | Taka 958 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (Taka 2,199) | Taka 2,373 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (Taka 3,573) | Taka 2,103 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (Taka 545) | Taka 1,179 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (Taka 239) | Taka 284 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (Taka 212) | Taka 638 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (Taka 21,101) | Taka 35,756 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (Taka 4,550) | Taka 1,420 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (Taka 125) | Taka 258 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,148 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.05798
BDT
/
IQD
Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Bangladesh
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