- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,791 Dinar (₨799) | ₨387 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,812 Dinar (₨510) | ₨270 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,444 Dinar (₨199) | ₨143 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,501 Dinar (₨87) | ₨51 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,154 Dinar (₨125) | ₨71 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,024 Dinar (₨59) | ₨44 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,782 Dinar (₨219) | ₨194 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,516 Dinar (₨88) | ₨136 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 734 Dinar (₨42) | ₨24 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,772 Dinar (₨103) | ₨118 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,794 Dinar (₨1,378) | ₨810 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,238 Dinar (₨72) | ₨80 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 952 Dinar (₨55) | ₨31 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,653 Dinar (₨40,572) | ₨31,064 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 494,935 Dinar (₨28,659) | ₨20,972 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 90,457 Dinar (₨5,238) | ₨4,464 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 660,105 Dinar (₨38,224) | ₨23,921 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 325,934 Dinar (₨18,873) | ₨14,759 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 71,761 Dinar (₨4,155) | ₨3,794 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,779 Dinar (₨2,477) | ₨865 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 317,527 Dinar (₨18,387) | ₨34,097 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,252 Dinar (₨6,616) | ₨10,514 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,288 Dinar (₨422) | ₨383 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,954 Dinar (₨403) | ₨550 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,463 Dinar (₨1,996) | ₨2,434 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,302 Dinar (₨2,507) | ₨2,804 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,258 Dinar (₨3,258) | ₨3,723 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,791 Dinar (₨3,925) | ₨2,926 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,157,000 Dinar (₨1,051,388) | ₨863,034 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 513 Dinar (₨30) | ₨75 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,750 Dinar (₨1,317) | ₨1,292 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,300 Dinar (₨249) | ₨116 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,918 Dinar (₨285) | ₨284 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28,424 Dinar (₨1,646) | ₨1,377 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (₨254) | ₨242 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,745 Dinar (₨275) | ₨180 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,558 Dinar (₨264) | ₨218 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,504 Dinar (₨87) | ₨139 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,598 Dinar (₨150) | ₨69 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,790 Dinar (₨509) | ₨274 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,509 Dinar (₨2,114) | ₨1,208 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,589 Dinar (₨1,192) | ₨469 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 23,922 Dinar (₨1,385) | ₨1,771 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,419 Dinar (₨2,977) | ₨1,827 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,764 Dinar (₨507) | ₨684 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,528 Dinar (₨320) | ₨187 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,000 Dinar (₨405) | ₨206 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 527,908 Dinar (₨30,569) | ₨38,696 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 113 Dinar (₨7) | ₨27 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63,908 Dinar (₨3,701) | ₨1,888 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,105 Dinar (₨180) | ₨244 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,105 prices entered by 4,892 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 19% more expensive than in India
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