Cost of living in Iraq compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (€5.98) | €19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (€5.14) | €11 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (€3.60) | €7 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (€1.10) | €1.37 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (€2.04) | €4.68 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (€0.70) | €3.40 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (€2.60) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (€0.73) | €2.76 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (€0.65) | €1.86 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (€2.38) | €2.50 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (€13) | €9 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (€0.95) | €2.31 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (€0.78) | €1.30 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (€810) | €1,708 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (€483) | €1,334 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (€168) | €191 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (€484) | €1,032 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (€257) | €849 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (€110) | €135 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (€24) | €28 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (€346) | €457 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (€98) | €141 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (€4.75) | €16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (€51) | €40 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (€68) | €100 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (€71) | €126 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (€15,717) | €29,525 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (€0.43) | €1.89 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (€29) | €61 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (€4.71) | €3.03 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (€18) | €32 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (€3.52) | €3.65 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (€2.81) | €3.90 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (€3.80) | €3.83 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (€2.29) | €2.58 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (€1.87) | €2.81 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
Iraq | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (€17) | €48 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (€18) | €24 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (€30) | €103 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (€38) | €75 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (€4.16) | €5.04 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (€3.91) | €7 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (€488) | €623 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (€0.33) | €0.24 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (€38) | €36 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (€2.06) | €11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,332 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 45% cheaper than in France
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