Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,487 Dinar (₨736) | ₨345 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,701 Dinar (₨442) | ₨288 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,875 Dinar (₨146) | ₨146 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,595 Dinar (₨81) | ₨54 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,706 Dinar (₨138) | ₨81 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Dinar (₨43) | ₨36 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,486 Dinar (₨228) | ₨228 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,255 Dinar (₨64) | ₨157 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 750 Dinar (₨38) | ₨29 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,712 Dinar (₨138) | ₨146 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,523 Dinar (₨1,196) | ₨679 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,214 Dinar (₨62) | ₨90 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 922 Dinar (₨47) | ₨35 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 989,466 Dinar (₨50,297) | ₨29,804 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 538,187 Dinar (₨27,357) | ₨20,397 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 154,956 Dinar (₨7,877) | ₨4,123 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 992,027 Dinar (₨50,427) | ₨20,000 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 489,497 Dinar (₨24,882) | ₨13,091 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 214,090 Dinar (₨10,883) | ₨5,317 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,453 Dinar (₨2,158) | ₨666 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 330,554 Dinar (₨16,803) | ₨28,029 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,125 Dinar (₨13,680) | ₨11,430 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,090 Dinar (₨208) | ₨350 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,778 Dinar (₨700) | ₨509 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,532 Dinar (₨1,298) | ₨2,321 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 44,555 Dinar (₨2,265) | ₨2,519 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,145 Dinar (₨2,346) | ₨3,731 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,810 Dinar (₨2,939) | ₨2,851 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (₨1,699,895) | ₨1,021,150 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 590 Dinar (₨30) | ₨96 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (₨3,044) | ₨1,210 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,290 Dinar (₨218) | ₨107 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,086 Dinar (₨360) | ₨218 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,784 Dinar (₨1,107) | ₨605 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,925 Dinar (₨1,216) | ₨376 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,819 Dinar (₨499) | ₨192 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,789 Dinar (₨193) | ₨268 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,245 Dinar (₨165) | ₨164 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,471 Dinar (₨176) | ₨80 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,381 Dinar (₨528) | ₨245 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Iraq | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,601 Dinar (₨946) | ₨1,199 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,043 Dinar (₨917) | ₨486 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,950 Dinar (₨1,777) | ₨1,354 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,513 Dinar (₨3,330) | ₨1,712 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,100 Dinar (₨818) | ₨684 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,457 Dinar (₨176) | ₨204 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,744 Dinar (₨343) | ₨173 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 884,927 Dinar (₨44,983) | ₨44,632 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (₨6) | ₨2.32 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,807 Dinar (₨3,548) | ₨1,393 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,757 Dinar (₨140) | ₨279 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,714 prices entered by 1,172 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 52% more expensive than in India
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