Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (Taka 557) | Taka 324 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (Taka 776) | Taka 492 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (Taka 464) | Taka 196 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (Taka 132) | Taka 92 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (Taka 243) | Taka 132 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,005 Dinar (Taka 82) | Taka 78 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (Taka 256) | Taka 608 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (Taka 97) | Taka 223 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (Taka 79) | Taka 33 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (Taka 190) | Taka 384 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (Taka 1,895) | Taka 1,400 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,509 Dinar (Taka 124) | Taka 111 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (Taka 81) | Taka 70 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (Taka 89,103) | Taka 43,758 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (Taka 47,237) | Taka 25,202 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Taka 19,606) | Taka 3,035 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (Taka 56,360) | Taka 22,952 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Taka 29,950) | Taka 18,549 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Taka 12,798) | Taka 7,137 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Taka 2,743) | Taka 1,213 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Taka 40,345) | Taka 31,061 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Taka 11,432) | Taka 17,904 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Taka 945) | Taka 417 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Taka 553) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,766 Dinar (Taka 3,013) | Taka 2,410 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (Taka 5,683) | Taka 3,066 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (Taka 7,314) | Taka 6,410 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Taka 8,269) | Taka 4,273 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 16% 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 1,830,110) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (Taka 67) | Taka 107 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (Taka 3,356) | Taka 2,440 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Taka 548) | Taka 285 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Taka 1,153) | Taka 513 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (Taka 2,091) | Taka 1,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (Taka 337) | Taka 425 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Taka 328) | Taka 333 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (Taka 397) | Taka 376 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Taka 266) | Taka 85 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (Taka 285) | Taka 89 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (Taka 820) | Taka 445 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (Taka 2,288) | Taka 1,308 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (Taka 2,071) | Taka 852 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Taka 3,499) | Taka 1,768 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (Taka 4,354) | Taka 2,051 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (Taka 551) | Taka 999 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (Taka 409) | Taka 248 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (Taka 362) | Taka 564 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Taka 56,840) | Taka 35,756 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Taka 38) | Taka 2.94 | + 1204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (Taka 3,201) | Taka 2,601 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,014 Dinar (Taka 247) | Taka 287 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,098 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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