Cost of living in Iraq compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,491 Dinar (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,256 Dinar (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,338 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 5.58 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,361 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,133 Dinar (R$ 4.91) | R$ 8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,644 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,444 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 962 Dinar (R$ 4.17) | R$ 7 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,679 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (R$ 3.70) | R$ 4.55 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (R$ 3,804) | R$ 4,067 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (R$ 2,359) | R$ 2,745 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (R$ 541) | R$ 722 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (R$ 2,884) | R$ 3,020 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (R$ 2,224) | R$ 1,975 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (R$ 535) | R$ 529 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,695 Dinar (R$ 172) | R$ 91 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (R$ 1,282) | R$ 1,793 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (R$ 495) | R$ 650 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 31 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (R$ 433) | R$ 22 | + 1869% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (R$ 148) | R$ 287 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (R$ 177) | R$ 279 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (R$ 550) | R$ 412 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (R$ 249) | R$ 316 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (R$ 86,672) | R$ 117,661 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 716 Dinar (R$ 3.10) | R$ 6 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (R$ 145) | R$ 246 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 21 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 51 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (R$ 85) | R$ 288 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,688 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (R$ 47) | R$ 60 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Iraq | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (R$ 68) | R$ 115 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (R$ 76) | R$ 60 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (R$ 97) | R$ 237 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (R$ 180) | R$ 239 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (R$ 43) | R$ 32 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.47 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,035 Dinar (R$ 230) | R$ 140 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,895 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,164 prices entered by 1,428 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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