- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,831 Dinar (₨704) | ₨394 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,496 Dinar (₨446) | ₨261 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (₨191) | ₨142 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (₨84) | ₨51 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Dinar (₨130) | ₨71 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (₨57) | ₨38 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar (₨252) | ₨200 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar (₨92) | ₨138 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (₨48) | ₨25 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (₨127) | ₨122 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (₨1,152) | ₨834 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (₨71) | ₨82 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 972 Dinar (₨58) | ₨33 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (₨44,516) | ₨30,620 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (₨34,662) | ₨20,629 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (₨7,139) | ₨4,565 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (₨48,718) | ₨24,219 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (₨22,151) | ₨14,731 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (₨6,946) | ₨3,655 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,378 Dinar (₨2,342) | ₨806 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (₨21,868) | ₨33,843 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (₨9,220) | ₨10,526 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (₨492) | ₨394 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (₨297) | ₨582 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (₨1,593) | ₨2,434 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (₨2,131) | ₨2,723 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (₨3,190) | ₨3,796 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (₨3,569) | ₨2,944 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,317,000 Dinar (₨1,208,356) | ₨877,887 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (₨33) | ₨78 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,228 Dinar (₨1,560) | ₨1,376 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (₨192) | ₨128 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (₨340) | ₨275 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (₨1,436) | ₨1,366 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (₨238) | ₨254 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (₨237) | ₨178 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (₨259) | ₨228 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (₨102) | ₨133 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (₨117) | ₨72 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (₨626) | ₨275 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,746 Dinar (₨1,888) | ₨1,195 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (₨1,259) | ₨473 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (₨1,634) | ₨1,906 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (₨3,029) | ₨1,985 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (₨399) | ₨593 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,874 Dinar (₨290) | ₨227 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,755 Dinar (₨283) | ₨206 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (₨29,269) | ₨38,148 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (₨5.81) | ₨63 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (₨4,248) | ₨1,870 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (₨203) | ₨257 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,884 prices entered by 4,461 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in India
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