Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (₨800) | ₨394 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (₨631) | ₨277 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (₨208) | ₨144 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (₨81) | ₨52 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (₨171) | ₨73 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (₨62) | ₨37 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (₨247) | ₨210 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (₨92) | ₨140 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (₨53) | ₨28 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (₨134) | ₨127 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (₨1,272) | ₨865 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (₨76) | ₨83 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (₨64) | ₨35 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (₨39,217) | ₨31,574 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (₨28,172) | ₨20,124 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (₨8,677) | ₨4,098 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (₨34,314) | ₨24,066 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (₨24,950) | ₨14,061 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (₨11,020) | ₨3,193 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (₨1,830) | ₨747 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (₨18,196) | ₨30,759 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (₨9,474) | ₨10,743 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (₨444) | ₨378 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (₨2,224) | ₨289 | + 669% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (₨1,708) | ₨2,388 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (₨1,980) | ₨2,586 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (₨3,916) | ₨3,770 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (₨4,066) | ₨2,768 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (₨852,729) | ₨924,452 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Dinar (₨36) | ₨76 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (₨2,317) | ₨1,221 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (₨560) | ₨111 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (₨415) | ₨211 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (₨1,393) | ₨1,038 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (₨413) | ₨250 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (₨289) | ₨174 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (₨286) | ₨231 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (₨83) | ₨148 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (₨162) | ₨67 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (₨501) | ₨253 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (₨1,151) | ₨1,215 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (₨1,139) | ₨479 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (₨2,314) | ₨1,807 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (₨3,229) | ₨1,940 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (₨320) | ₨686 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (₨193) | ₨220 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (₨205) | ₨236 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (₨38,711) | ₨34,455 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (₨16) | ₨3.96 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (₨2,582) | ₨1,995 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,484 Dinar (₨148) | ₨244 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 20,093 prices entered by 2,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 46% more expensive than in India
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