Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,786 Dinar (Taka 913) | Taka 253 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,975 Dinar (Taka 931) | Taka 518 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,494 Dinar (Taka 513) | Taka 234 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,551 Dinar (Taka 145) | Taka 91 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,445 Dinar (Taka 228) | Taka 150 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,134 Dinar (Taka 106) | Taka 78 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,782 Dinar (Taka 446) | Taka 476 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,356 Dinar (Taka 127) | Taka 307 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Dinar (Taka 98) | Taka 56 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (Taka 325) | Taka 407 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (Taka 1,514) | Taka 1,613 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,693 Dinar (Taka 158) | Taka 136 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (Taka 80) | Taka 72 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (Taka 81,922) | Taka 40,565 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (Taka 50,807) | Taka 22,239 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (Taka 11,657) | Taka 4,221 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (Taka 62,100) | Taka 50,272 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (Taka 47,896) | Taka 31,111 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (Taka 11,528) | Taka 5,000 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,412 Dinar (Taka 3,958) | Taka 1,266 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (Taka 27,614) | Taka 49,805 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (Taka 10,653) | Taka 15,000 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (Taka 400) | Taka 568 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Taka 9,332) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (Taka 3,191) | Taka 2,505 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (Taka 3,821) | Taka 2,407 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (Taka 11,835) | Taka 5,268 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (Taka 5,373) | Taka 4,284 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (Taka 1,866,443) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 773 Dinar (Taka 72) | Taka 110 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (Taka 3,119) | Taka 2,433 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (Taka 266) | Taka 250 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (Taka 280) | Taka 308 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (Taka 1,834) | Taka 1,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (Taka 369) | Taka 360 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (Taka 472) | Taka 191 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 467) | Taka 794 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (Taka 186) | Taka 158 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,259 Dinar (Taka 211) | Taka 200 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (Taka 1,015) | Taka 205 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (Taka 1,461) | Taka 1,513 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (Taka 1,627) | Taka 1,024 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (Taka 2,089) | Taka 3,000 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (Taka 3,884) | Taka 3,597 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (Taka 933) | Taka 1,519 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (Taka 361) | Taka 253 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 467) | Taka 606 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 580,000 Dinar (Taka 54,127) | Taka 35,756 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,422 Dinar (Taka 5,265) | Taka 2,307 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,691 Dinar (Taka 251) | Taka 325 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 589 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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