Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (Rp 153,970) | Rp 61,616 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (Rp 121,324) | Rp 50,879 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (Rp 40,003) | Rp 28,690 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (Rp 15,528) | Rp 19,092 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (Rp 32,902) | Rp 26,655 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (Rp 11,929) | Rp 15,384 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (Rp 47,497) | Rp 69,458 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (Rp 17,788) | Rp 39,153 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (Rp 10,264) | Rp 19,538 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (Rp 25,820) | Rp 30,210 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (Rp 244,745) | Rp 433,415 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (Rp 14,530) | Rp 16,020 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (Rp 12,330) | Rp 14,528 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (Rp 7,543,613) | Rp 13,278,000 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (Rp 5,419,133) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (Rp 1,669,113) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (Rp 6,600,497) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (Rp 4,799,321) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (Rp 2,119,700) | Rp 660,848 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (Rp 351,987) | Rp 268,756 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (Rp 3,500,061) | Rp 3,655,150 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (Rp 1,822,480) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (Rp 85,342) | Rp 52,413 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (Rp 427,828) | Rp 51,166 | + 736% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (Rp 328,633) | Rp 639,688 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (Rp 380,834) | Rp 543,010 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (Rp 753,313) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (Rp 782,160) | Rp 883,123 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (Rp 164,028,248) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Dinar (Rp 6,993) | Rp 9,231 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (Rp 445,698) | Rp 360,956 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (Rp 107,633) | Rp 30,366 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (Rp 79,873) | Rp 138,988 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (Rp 267,879) | Rp 257,547 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (Rp 79,510) | Rp 41,237 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (Rp 55,522) | Rp 24,297 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (Rp 55,099) | Rp 30,182 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (Rp 15,948) | Rp 19,131 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (Rp 31,153) | Rp 14,080 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (Rp 96,292) | Rp 66,998 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (Rp 221,379) | Rp 184,609 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (Rp 219,116) | Rp 104,111 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (Rp 445,060) | Rp 359,301 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (Rp 621,162) | Rp 433,102 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (Rp 61,511) | Rp 128,455 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (Rp 37,106) | Rp 46,128 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (Rp 39,403) | Rp 51,877 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (Rp 7,446,286) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (Rp 3,111) | Rp 1,407 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (Rp 496,609) | Rp 501,792 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (Rp 28,564) | Rp 23,371 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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