- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,953 Dinar (Taka 913) | Taka 335 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,690 Dinar (Taka 542) | Taka 428 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (Taka 227) | Taka 173 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,424 Dinar (Taka 100) | Taka 74 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,155 Dinar (Taka 152) | Taka 98 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,003 Dinar (Taka 71) | Taka 58 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,576 Dinar (Taka 323) | Taka 373 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,562 Dinar (Taka 110) | Taka 148 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 806 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 24 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (Taka 151) | Taka 338 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (Taka 1,366) | Taka 2,417 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,219 Dinar (Taka 86) | Taka 101 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (Taka 70) | Taka 46 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (Taka 52,782) | Taka 42,612 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (Taka 41,098) | Taka 35,009 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (Taka 8,465) | Taka 4,026 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (Taka 57,764) | Taka 44,270 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (Taka 26,264) | Taka 26,672 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (Taka 8,236) | Taka 3,605 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,378 Dinar (Taka 2,777) | Taka 2,007 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (Taka 25,928) | Taka 43,423 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (Taka 10,932) | Taka 14,696 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (Taka 583) | Taka 299 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 353) | Taka 545 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (Taka 1,889) | Taka 2,215 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (Taka 2,527) | Taka 2,647 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (Taka 3,782) | Taka 4,735 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (Taka 4,232) | Taka 4,152 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,754,100 Dinar (Taka 1,463,548) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (Taka 39) | Taka 93 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,715 Dinar (Taka 2,237) | Taka 2,382 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (Taka 228) | Taka 419 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (Taka 403) | Taka 522 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (Taka 1,703) | Taka 1,181 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (Taka 282) | Taka 370 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (Taka 281) | Taka 293 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (Taka 308) | Taka 361 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (Taka 121) | Taka 91 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (Taka 139) | Taka 107 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (Taka 742) | Taka 317 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 0% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,746 Dinar (Taka 2,239) | Taka 951 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (Taka 1,492) | Taka 793 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (Taka 1,937) | Taka 3,706 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (Taka 3,592) | Taka 2,831 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (Taka 473) | Taka 1,364 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,874 Dinar (Taka 344) | Taka 338 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,811 Dinar (Taka 339) | Taka 501 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (Taka 34,704) | Taka 35,756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (Taka 5,037) | Taka 2,792 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (Taka 240) | Taka 232 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07052
BDT
/
IQD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,133 prices entered by 416 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Bangladesh
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