Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,319 Dinar (₨521) | ₨371 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,996 Dinar (₨503) | ₨339 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,595 Dinar (₨257) | ₨172 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,899 Dinar (₨106) | ₨55 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,095 Dinar (₨173) | ₨90 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 951 Dinar (₨53) | ₨45 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,749 Dinar (₨154) | ₨236 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,050 Dinar (₨59) | ₨162 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 Dinar (₨54) | ₨32 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,019 Dinar (₨113) | ₨158 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (₨1,293) | ₨769 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,358 Dinar (₨76) | ₨88 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 977 Dinar (₨55) | ₨39 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 986,527 Dinar (₨55,177) | ₨46,976 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 524,895 Dinar (₨29,358) | ₨26,959 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (₨13,380) | ₨5,564 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 616,802 Dinar (₨34,498) | ₨24,930 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (₨20,440) | ₨14,320 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (₨8,734) | ₨5,294 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (₨1,872) | ₨659 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (₨27,534) | ₨29,641 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (₨7,802) | ₨12,041 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (₨645) | ₨548 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (₨377) | ₨442 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,613 Dinar (₨2,439) | ₨2,594 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (₨3,879) | ₨2,556 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (₨4,992) | ₨4,248 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (₨5,644) | ₨3,070 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 39% 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 (₨1,248,990) | ₨1,062,730 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 784 Dinar (₨44) | ₨108 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53,703 Dinar (₨3,004) | ₨1,165 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (₨374) | ₨126 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (₨787) | ₨247 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (₨1,427) | ₨1,330 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (₨230) | ₨392 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (₨224) | ₨206 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (₨271) | ₨267 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (₨182) | ₨177 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (₨194) | ₨88 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (₨559) | ₨306 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (₨1,562) | ₨1,485 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (₨1,413) | ₨647 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (₨2,388) | ₨1,500 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (₨2,971) | ₨1,809 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (₨376) | ₨641 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (₨279) | ₨204 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (₨247) | ₨179 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (₨38,791) | ₨47,498 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (₨26) | ₨1.06 | + 2363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (₨2,185) | ₨1,773 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,594 Dinar (₨145) | ₨236 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,026 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 42% more expensive than in India
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