Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (₨809) | ₨390 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (₨637) | ₨281 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (₨210) | ₨140 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (₨82) | ₨52 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (₨173) | ₨72 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (₨63) | ₨37 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (₨249) | ₨213 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (₨93) | ₨141 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (₨54) | ₨28 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (₨136) | ₨127 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (₨1,285) | ₨817 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (₨76) | ₨84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (₨65) | ₨35 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (₨39,612) | ₨31,113 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (₨28,456) | ₨20,117 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (₨8,765) | ₨4,307 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (₨34,659) | ₨23,419 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (₨25,201) | ₨13,598 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (₨11,131) | ₨3,303 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (₨1,848) | ₨741 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (₨18,379) | ₨30,160 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (₨9,570) | ₨10,528 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (₨448) | ₨379 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (₨2,247) | ₨306 | + 634% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (₨1,726) | ₨2,349 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (₨2,000) | ₨2,531 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (₨3,956) | ₨3,763 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (₨4,107) | ₨2,826 | + 45% | |
| 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 (₨861,316) | ₨931,795 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Dinar (₨35) | ₨76 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (₨2,340) | ₨1,223 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (₨565) | ₨107 | + 430% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (₨419) | ₨210 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (₨1,407) | ₨959 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (₨418) | ₨255 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (₨292) | ₨173 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (₨289) | ₨241 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (₨84) | ₨151 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (₨164) | ₨69 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (₨506) | ₨240 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (₨1,162) | ₨1,182 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (₨1,151) | ₨467 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (₨2,337) | ₨1,718 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (₨3,262) | ₨1,929 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (₨323) | ₨692 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (₨195) | ₨217 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (₨207) | ₨225 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (₨39,101) | ₨34,583 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (₨16) | ₨3.67 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (₨2,608) | ₨1,938 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (₨150) | ₨241 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,167 prices entered by 2,319 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 49% more expensive than in India
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