Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,786 Dinar (₨641) | ₨411 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,975 Dinar (₨654) | ₨361 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,472 Dinar (₨359) | ₨182 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar (₨96) | ₨62 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,445 Dinar (₨160) | ₨102 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,134 Dinar (₨74) | ₨44 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,782 Dinar (₨313) | ₨243 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,356 Dinar (₨89) | ₨186 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Dinar (₨69) | ₨41 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (₨228) | ₨163 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (₨1,063) | ₨913 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,693 Dinar (₨111) | ₨91 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (₨56) | ₨39 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 944,471 Dinar (₨61,894) | ₨42,568 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (₨35,678) | ₨26,736 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (₨8,186) | ₨5,123 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (₨43,608) | ₨28,833 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (₨33,634) | ₨17,547 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (₨8,095) | ₨4,724 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,412 Dinar (₨2,779) | ₨652 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (₨19,391) | ₨26,371 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (₨7,481) | ₨11,993 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (₨281) | ₨484 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (₨6,553) | ₨604 | + 984% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (₨2,241) | ₨2,322 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (₨2,684) | ₨2,519 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (₨8,311) | ₨3,978 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (₨3,773) | ₨2,853 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is about the same as in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (₨1,310,663) | ₨1,528,690 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 773 Dinar (₨51) | ₨104 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (₨2,190) | ₨1,661 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (₨186) | ₨100 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (₨197) | ₨233 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (₨1,288) | ₨1,257 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (₨259) | ₨329 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (₨331) | ₨243 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨328) | ₨283 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (₨130) | ₨189 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,259 Dinar (₨148) | ₨89 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (₨713) | ₨307 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (₨1,026) | ₨1,365 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (₨1,142) | ₨545 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (₨1,467) | ₨1,704 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (₨2,727) | ₨2,328 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (₨655) | ₨865 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (₨253) | ₨261 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨328) | ₨197 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 580,000 Dinar (₨38,009) | ₨43,773 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (₨11) | ₨8 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,422 Dinar (₨3,698) | ₨1,536 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,621 Dinar (₨172) | ₨249 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,653 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 34% more expensive than in India
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