Cost of living in Iraq compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (₨400) | ₨370 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (₨460) | ₨294 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (₨176) | ₨143 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (₨72) | ₨52 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (₨123) | ₨73 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (₨48) | ₨36 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (₨133) | ₨227 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (₨65) | ₨140 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (₨40) | ₨31 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (₨128) | ₨132 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (₨1,023) | ₨773 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (₨70) | ₨85 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (₨49) | ₨36 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (₨50,362) | ₨33,366 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (₨37,971) | ₨19,918 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (₨6,203) | ₨4,363 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (₨27,196) | ₨19,026 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (₨20,931) | ₨12,499 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (₨7,351) | ₨3,334 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (₨2,365) | ₨676 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (₨14,578) | ₨29,555 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (₨6,674) | ₨10,444 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (₨272) | ₨411 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (₨865) | ₨211 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (₨1,477) | ₨2,314 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (₨2,278) | ₨2,579 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (₨4,147) | ₨3,601 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (₨3,284) | ₨2,719 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (₨1,033,448) | ₨918,724 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (₨30) | ₨80 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (₨3,107) | ₨1,164 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (₨148) | ₨100 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (₨275) | ₨212 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (₨1,257) | ₨624 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (₨177) | ₨316 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (₨149) | ₨161 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (₨188) | ₨254 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (₨80) | ₨140 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (₨139) | ₨68 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (₨574) | ₨239 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (₨1,119) | ₨1,175 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (₨867) | ₨473 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (₨1,907) | ₨1,631 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (₨3,099) | ₨1,624 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (₨472) | ₨568 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (₨207) | ₨193 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (₨184) | ₨191 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (₨18,298) | ₨36,202 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (₨6) | ₨5.27 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (₨3,946) | ₨1,577 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (₨108) | ₨271 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,366 prices entered by 2,097 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 34% more expensive than in India
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