Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (Taka 759) | Taka 532 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (Taka 523) | Taka 488 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,499 Dinar (Taka 208) | Taka 263 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,648 Dinar (Taka 98) | Taka 98 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,648 Dinar (Taka 157) | Taka 134 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 795 Dinar (Taka 47) | Taka 96 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (Taka 196) | Taka 329 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (Taka 73) | Taka 203 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 708 Dinar (Taka 42) | Taka 27 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,017 Dinar (Taka 179) | Taka 530 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,913 Dinar (Taka 1,123) | Taka 1,346 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,293 Dinar (Taka 77) | Taka 112 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 59) | Taka 58 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (Taka 62,439) | Taka 43,087 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (Taka 26,270) | Taka 21,416 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (Taka 10,120) | Taka 4,489 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (Taka 56,928) | Taka 37,342 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (Taka 27,453) | Taka 20,129 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (Taka 11,494) | Taka 3,105 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (Taka 2,219) | Taka 947 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (Taka 24,003) | Taka 36,542 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (Taka 15,971) | Taka 16,205 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (Taka 264) | Taka 369 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (Taka 551) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (Taka 1,317) | Taka 2,612 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (Taka 3,161) | Taka 3,117 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (Taka 3,128) | Taka 9,947 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (Taka 4,151) | Taka 6,827 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (Taka 1,985,098) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (Taka 37) | Taka 91 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (Taka 3,555) | Taka 1,696 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (Taka 241) | Taka 296 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (Taka 476) | Taka 1,395 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (Taka 1,244) | Taka 1,191 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (Taka 1,115) | Taka 498 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (Taka 427) | Taka 208 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (Taka 181) | Taka 690 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (Taka 161) | Taka 173 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (Taka 177) | Taka 229 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (Taka 604) | Taka 304 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Iraq | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (Taka 1,269) | Taka 1,410 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (Taka 1,044) | Taka 885 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (Taka 1,861) | Taka 1,939 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (Taka 3,861) | Taka 3,617 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (Taka 794) | Taka 1,328 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (Taka 307) | Taka 393 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (Taka 370) | Taka 594 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (Taka 49,353) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (Taka 3,867) | Taka 1,057 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (Taka 177) | Taka 268 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,072 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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