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Cost of living in Iraq compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,475 Dinar (Taka 886) | Taka 303 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,005 Dinar (Taka 568) | Taka 420 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,275 Dinar (Taka 233) | Taka 237 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,437 Dinar (Taka 102) | Taka 76 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,086 Dinar (Taka 148) | Taka 106 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 998 Dinar (Taka 71) | Taka 59 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,605 Dinar (Taka 327) | Taka 355 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,538 Dinar (Taka 109) | Taka 154 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 836 Dinar (Taka 59) | Taka 25 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,167 Dinar (Taka 154) | Taka 393 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,347 Dinar (Taka 1,800) | Taka 1,924 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,206 Dinar (Taka 86) | Taka 102 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,003 Dinar (Taka 71) | Taka 50 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 738,251 Dinar (Taka 52,413) | Taka 39,704 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 579,122 Dinar (Taka 41,116) | Taka 34,418 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164,783 Dinar (Taka 11,699) | Taka 3,564 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 775,811 Dinar (Taka 55,080) | Taka 40,144 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 443,430 Dinar (Taka 31,482) | Taka 22,336 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 154,726 Dinar (Taka 10,985) | Taka 3,597 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36,501 Dinar (Taka 2,591) | Taka 1,468 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 316,323 Dinar (Taka 22,458) | Taka 40,792 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 187,019 Dinar (Taka 13,278) | Taka 12,653 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,169 Dinar (Taka 580) | Taka 317 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (Taka 355) | Taka 563 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,797 Dinar (Taka 1,619) | Taka 2,187 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 31,689 Dinar (Taka 2,250) | Taka 2,145 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,169 Dinar (Taka 4,130) | Taka 4,980 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,413 Dinar (Taka 3,437) | Taka 3,868 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,486,300 Dinar (Taka 1,241,469) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Dinar (Taka 39) | Taka 87 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,092 Dinar (Taka 1,994) | Taka 3,138 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,194 Dinar (Taka 227) | Taka 272 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,704 Dinar (Taka 476) | Taka 579 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28,691 Dinar (Taka 2,037) | Taka 1,088 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,383 Dinar (Taka 453) | Taka 319 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,976 Dinar (Taka 282) | Taka 319 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,615 Dinar (Taka 328) | Taka 385 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,557 Dinar (Taka 111) | Taka 92 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,414 Dinar (Taka 171) | Taka 117 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,042 Dinar (Taka 713) | Taka 270 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,969 Dinar (Taka 2,128) | Taka 1,216 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,212 Dinar (Taka 1,506) | Taka 736 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,738 Dinar (Taka 2,111) | Taka 2,511 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,593 Dinar (Taka 2,882) | Taka 2,227 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,431 Dinar (Taka 457) | Taka 1,143 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,235 Dinar (Taka 301) | Taka 322 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,115 Dinar (Taka 292) | Taka 420 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 489,187 Dinar (Taka 34,731) | Taka 35,756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 386 Dinar (Taka 27) | Taka 13 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,773 Dinar (Taka 4,883) | Taka 1,592 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,591 Dinar (Taka 255) | Taka 224 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.07100
BDT
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IQD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,607 prices entered by 375 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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