Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (₨537) | ₨417 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (₨462) | ₨340 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (₨324) | ₨168 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (₨99) | ₨60 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (₨184) | ₨87 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (₨63) | ₨47 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (₨233) | ₨243 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (₨65) | ₨182 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (₨59) | ₨32 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (₨214) | ₨155 | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (₨1,127) | ₨905 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (₨86) | ₨88 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (₨70) | ₨39 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (₨72,815) | ₨46,457 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (₨43,404) | ₨26,696 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (₨15,137) | ₨4,673 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (₨43,514) | ₨26,601 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (₨23,124) | ₨14,895 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (₨9,881) | ₨4,065 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (₨2,118) | ₨595 | + 256% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (₨31,149) | ₨29,913 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (₨8,826) | ₨10,503 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (₨730) | ₨455 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (₨427) | ₨647 | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (₨2,318) | ₨2,412 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (₨4,608) | ₨2,912 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (₨6,120) | ₨4,109 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (₨6,385) | ₨2,950 | + 116% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (₨1,412,976) | ₨1,910,150 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (₨39) | ₨102 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (₨2,591) | ₨1,062 | + 144% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (₨423) | ₨140 | + 203% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (₨890) | ₨241 | + 269% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,582) | ₨953 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (₨316) | ₨386 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (₨253) | ₨200 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (₨341) | ₨294 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (₨206) | ₨155 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (₨168) | ₨86 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (₨557) | ₨275 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
Iraq | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (₨1,545) | ₨1,451 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (₨1,576) | ₨688 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (₨2,702) | ₨1,587 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (₨3,410) | ₨2,125 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (₨639) | ₨625 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (₨374) | ₨191 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (₨352) | ₨178 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (₨43,885) | ₨47,373 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (₨30) | ₨1.67 | + 1674% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (₨3,414) | ₨1,611 | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (₨185) | ₨289 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,474 prices entered by 1,064 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 50% more expensive than in India
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