Cost of living in Iraq compared to Brazil
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Iraq is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 5.83 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,005 Dinar (R$ 3.80) | R$ 8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (R$ 4.47) | R$ 9 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (R$ 3.63) | R$ 5.63 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (R$ 88) | R$ 44 | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,509 Dinar (R$ 5.71) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (R$ 3.73) | R$ 4.90 | - 24% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (R$ 4,116) | R$ 3,726 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (R$ 2,182) | R$ 2,507 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (R$ 906) | R$ 596 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (R$ 2,603) | R$ 2,634 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (R$ 1,383) | R$ 1,693 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (R$ 591) | R$ 517 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (R$ 127) | R$ 89 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (R$ 1,864) | R$ 2,001 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (R$ 528) | R$ 628 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 24% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,766 Dinar (R$ 139) | R$ 251 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (R$ 263) | R$ 247 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (R$ 338) | R$ 410 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (R$ 382) | R$ 305 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (R$ 84,539) | R$ 115,820 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (R$ 3.11) | R$ 5.54 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (R$ 155) | R$ 230 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (R$ 53) | R$ 45 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (R$ 97) | R$ 264 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 5.28 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 38) | R$ 55 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (R$ 106) | R$ 113 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (R$ 96) | R$ 67 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (R$ 162) | R$ 210 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (R$ 201) | R$ 197 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (R$ 2,626) | R$ 4,212 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (R$ 1.77) | R$ 1.29 | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (R$ 148) | R$ 125 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,014 Dinar (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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