Cost of living in Iraq compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (RD$ 384) | RD$ 540 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (RD$ 330) | RD$ 422 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (RD$ 231) | RD$ 190 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (RD$ 71) | RD$ 73 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (RD$ 131) | RD$ 118 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (RD$ 45) | RD$ 85 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (RD$ 167) | RD$ 257 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (RD$ 47) | RD$ 159 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (RD$ 42) | RD$ 70 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (RD$ 153) | RD$ 134 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (RD$ 805) | RD$ 784 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (RD$ 61) | RD$ 81 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (RD$ 50) | RD$ 47 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Iraq is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (RD$ 52,027) | RD$ 57,457 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (RD$ 31,012) | RD$ 28,006 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (RD$ 10,816) | RD$ 4,183 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (RD$ 31,091) | RD$ 28,370 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (RD$ 16,522) | RD$ 13,550 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (RD$ 7,060) | RD$ 1,976 | + 257% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (RD$ 1,513) | RD$ 1,584 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (RD$ 22,256) | RD$ 28,006 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (RD$ 6,306) | RD$ 6,815 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (RD$ 522) | RD$ 466 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (RD$ 305) | RD$ 1,242 | - 75% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 31% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (RD$ 1,656) | RD$ 2,446 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (RD$ 3,293) | RD$ 1,766 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (RD$ 4,373) | RD$ 4,580 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (RD$ 4,562) | RD$ 5,309 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 25% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (RD$ 1,009,583) | RD$ 632,273 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (RD$ 28) | RD$ 76 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (RD$ 1,851) | RD$ 2,698 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (RD$ 302) | RD$ 308 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (RD$ 636) | RD$ 275 | + 131% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (RD$ 1,130) | RD$ 2,161 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (RD$ 226) | RD$ 159 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (RD$ 181) | RD$ 152 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (RD$ 244) | RD$ 267 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (RD$ 147) | RD$ 133 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (RD$ 120) | RD$ 148 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (RD$ 398) | RD$ 642 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Iraq | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (RD$ 1,104) | RD$ 1,462 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (RD$ 1,126) | RD$ 697 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (RD$ 1,930) | RD$ 2,320 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (RD$ 2,436) | RD$ 3,640 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (RD$ 457) | RD$ 497 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (RD$ 267) | RD$ 227 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (RD$ 251) | RD$ 167 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (RD$ 31,356) | RD$ 23,456 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (RD$ 21) | RD$ 8 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (RD$ 2,440) | RD$ 2,882 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (RD$ 132) | RD$ 261 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 798 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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