- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,172 Dinar (₨736) | ₨418 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,871 Dinar (₨536) | ₨265 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,172 Dinar (₨192) | ₨142 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,430 Dinar (₨86) | ₨51 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,173 Dinar (₨131) | ₨72 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,003 Dinar (₨61) | ₨41 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,905 Dinar (₨297) | ₨199 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,553 Dinar (₨94) | ₨137 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 762 Dinar (₨46) | ₨24 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,638 Dinar (₨99) | ₨119 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,936 Dinar (₨1,448) | ₨819 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,178 Dinar (₨71) | ₨81 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,015 Dinar (₨61) | ₨32 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 765,404 Dinar (₨46,289) | ₨31,355 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 634,758 Dinar (₨38,388) | ₨21,501 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (₨7,496) | ₨4,276 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 902,080 Dinar (₨54,555) | ₨25,468 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 387,038 Dinar (₨23,407) | ₨15,586 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 122,058 Dinar (₨7,382) | ₨3,651 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,869 Dinar (₨2,472) | ₨850 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 360,920 Dinar (₨21,827) | ₨33,739 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 137,227 Dinar (₨8,299) | ₨10,343 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,301 Dinar (₨502) | ₨375 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (₨302) | ₨533 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 34,793 Dinar (₨2,104) | ₨2,402 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 43,438 Dinar (₨2,627) | ₨2,719 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,916 Dinar (₨3,986) | ₨3,719 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,178 Dinar (₨4,184) | ₨2,921 | + 43% | |
| 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 | 19,936,600 Dinar (₨1,205,709) | ₨870,838 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 547 Dinar (₨33) | ₨77 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,889 Dinar (₨1,747) | ₨1,305 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,101 Dinar (₨248) | ₨132 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,227 Dinar (₨377) | ₨286 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27,547 Dinar (₨1,666) | ₨1,271 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (₨265) | ₨247 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,803 Dinar (₨290) | ₨179 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,708 Dinar (₨285) | ₨223 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,761 Dinar (₨106) | ₨136 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (₨148) | ₨69 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (₨608) | ₨284 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,865 Dinar (₨2,109) | ₨1,226 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (₨1,280) | ₨472 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,442 Dinar (₨1,357) | ₨1,791 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48,566 Dinar (₨2,937) | ₨1,830 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,571 Dinar (₨397) | ₨632 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,355 Dinar (₨324) | ₨190 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,742 Dinar (₨287) | ₨204 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 516,436 Dinar (₨31,233) | ₨38,971 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (₨5.90) | ₨53 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 58,877 Dinar (₨3,561) | ₨1,893 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,105 Dinar (₨188) | ₨249 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,570 prices entered by 4,819 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 20% more expensive than in India
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