Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,487 Dinar (Rp 142,177) | Rp 42,304 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,701 Dinar (Rp 85,393) | Rp 54,298 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,875 Dinar (Rp 28,216) | Rp 27,651 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,595 Dinar (Rp 15,650) | Rp 20,105 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,706 Dinar (Rp 26,561) | Rp 24,210 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Dinar (Rp 8,375) | Rp 16,357 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,486 Dinar (Rp 44,028) | Rp 62,456 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,255 Dinar (Rp 12,320) | Rp 38,556 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 750 Dinar (Rp 7,359) | Rp 20,393 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,712 Dinar (Rp 26,620) | Rp 33,984 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,523 Dinar (Rp 230,851) | Rp 339,527 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,214 Dinar (Rp 11,913) | Rp 17,631 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 922 Dinar (Rp 9,047) | Rp 17,406 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 989,466 Dinar (Rp 9,710,600) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 538,187 Dinar (Rp 5,281,757) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 154,956 Dinar (Rp 1,520,735) | Rp 714,974 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 992,027 Dinar (Rp 9,735,734) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 489,497 Dinar (Rp 4,803,914) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 214,090 Dinar (Rp 2,101,075) | Rp 492,821 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,453 Dinar (Rp 416,633) | Rp 276,658 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 330,554 Dinar (Rp 3,244,051) | Rp 3,662,870 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,125 Dinar (Rp 2,641,188) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,090 Dinar (Rp 40,135) | Rp 44,086 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,778 Dinar (Rp 135,214) | Rp 58,559 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,532 Dinar (Rp 250,569) | Rp 648,513 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 44,555 Dinar (Rp 437,258) | Rp 424,641 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,145 Dinar (Rp 452,869) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,810 Dinar (Rp 567,347) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (Rp 328,192,276) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 590 Dinar (Rp 5,786) | Rp 8,834 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (Rp 587,695) | Rp 230,004 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,290 Dinar (Rp 42,104) | Rp 23,701 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,086 Dinar (Rp 69,539) | Rp 89,583 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,784 Dinar (Rp 213,784) | Rp 246,943 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,925 Dinar (Rp 234,801) | Rp 32,223 | + 629% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,819 Dinar (Rp 96,362) | Rp 22,334 | + 331% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,789 Dinar (Rp 37,187) | Rp 30,094 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,245 Dinar (Rp 31,844) | Rp 22,886 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,471 Dinar (Rp 34,067) | Rp 10,410 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,381 Dinar (Rp 101,875) | Rp 61,834 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,601 Dinar (Rp 182,546) | Rp 129,003 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,043 Dinar (Rp 177,077) | Rp 103,125 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,950 Dinar (Rp 342,999) | Rp 648,913 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,548 Dinar (Rp 711,981) | Rp 349,513 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,100 Dinar (Rp 158,004) | Rp 101,824 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,457 Dinar (Rp 33,925) | Rp 32,336 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,744 Dinar (Rp 66,189) | Rp 45,791 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 884,927 Dinar (Rp 8,684,657) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (Rp 1,204) | Rp 1,849 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,807 Dinar (Rp 685,088) | Rp 556,841 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,757 Dinar (Rp 27,057) | Rp 30,062 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 998 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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