Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (₨397) | ₨350 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (₨457) | ₨290 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (₨175) | ₨142 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (₨72) | ₨52 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (₨122) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (₨48) | ₨36 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (₨132) | ₨229 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (₨64) | ₨138 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (₨40) | ₨31 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (₨127) | ₨132 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (₨1,015) | ₨763 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (₨69) | ₨85 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (₨49) | ₨36 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (₨49,993) | ₨33,514 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (₨37,694) | ₨20,078 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (₨6,158) | ₨4,877 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (₨26,997) | ₨19,082 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (₨20,778) | ₨12,146 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (₨7,297) | ₨3,419 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (₨2,348) | ₨678 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (₨14,472) | ₨29,148 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (₨6,626) | ₨10,326 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (₨270) | ₨399 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (₨859) | ₨250 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (₨1,466) | ₨2,330 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (₨2,261) | ₨2,598 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (₨4,117) | ₨3,668 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (₨3,260) | ₨2,755 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (₨1,025,890) | ₨921,658 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (₨29) | ₨79 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (₨3,084) | ₨1,229 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (₨147) | ₨105 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (₨273) | ₨209 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,248) | ₨622 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (₨176) | ₨319 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (₨148) | ₨163 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (₨187) | ₨255 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (₨80) | ₨141 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (₨138) | ₨67 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (₨570) | ₨240 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (₨1,111) | ₨1,189 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (₨861) | ₨473 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (₨1,893) | ₨1,675 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (₨3,076) | ₨1,633 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (₨469) | ₨597 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (₨206) | ₨195 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (₨183) | ₨190 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (₨18,164) | ₨35,885 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (₨6) | ₨5.16 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (₨3,917) | ₨1,585 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (₨108) | ₨271 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,350 prices entered by 2,243 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 33% more expensive than in India
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