- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,945 Dinar (₨726) | ₨417 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,112 Dinar (₨493) | ₨266 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,291 Dinar (₨200) | ₨142 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (₨86) | ₨52 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,152 Dinar (₨131) | ₨72 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,017 Dinar (₨62) | ₨40 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,775 Dinar (₨290) | ₨201 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,591 Dinar (₨97) | ₨139 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (₨49) | ₨25 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,846 Dinar (₨112) | ₨121 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (₨1,352) | ₨837 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,201 Dinar (₨73) | ₨82 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Dinar (₨62) | ₨33 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (₨44,349) | ₨30,924 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (₨35,402) | ₨21,218 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (₨7,532) | ₨4,392 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (₨49,777) | ₨25,259 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (₨22,632) | ₨15,771 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (₨7,097) | ₨3,882 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (₨2,413) | ₨846 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (₨22,230) | ₨33,568 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (₨8,866) | ₨10,536 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (₨503) | ₨379 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (₨304) | ₨533 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (₨1,622) | ₨2,409 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (₨2,299) | ₨2,705 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (₨3,115) | ₨3,724 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (₨4,109) | ₨2,922 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (₨1,191,672) | ₨881,136 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (₨33) | ₨78 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (₨1,775) | ₨1,326 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (₨199) | ₨135 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (₨375) | ₨284 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (₨1,621) | ₨1,544 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (₨266) | ₨254 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (₨276) | ₨178 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (₨300) | ₨228 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (₨102) | ₨132 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (₨149) | ₨71 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (₨611) | ₨278 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (₨2,015) | ₨1,199 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (₨1,255) | ₨471 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (₨1,823) | ₨1,961 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (₨2,981) | ₨1,797 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (₨408) | ₨635 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (₨274) | ₨196 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (₨292) | ₨206 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (₨30,152) | ₨38,498 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (₨5.93) | ₨59 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (₨4,163) | ₨1,862 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (₨200) | ₨248 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,153 prices entered by 4,735 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in India
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