Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,491 Dinar (Rp 94,496) | Rp 60,964 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,985 Dinar (Rp 113,347) | Rp 58,663 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,172 Dinar (Rp 52,633) | Rp 32,593 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar (Rp 18,458) | Rp 24,589 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,435 Dinar (Rp 30,720) | Rp 31,337 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,169 Dinar (Rp 14,743) | Rp 14,750 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,846 Dinar (Rp 48,516) | Rp 72,901 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,430 Dinar (Rp 18,046) | Rp 45,403 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,017 Dinar (Rp 12,825) | Rp 22,376 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (Rp 43,894) | Rp 32,966 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (Rp 204,637) | Rp 344,694 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,747 Dinar (Rp 22,044) | Rp 18,943 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 850 Dinar (Rp 10,729) | Rp 15,178 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (Rp 11,074,186) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (Rp 6,868,042) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (Rp 1,575,773) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (Rp 8,394,666) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (Rp 6,474,559) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (Rp 1,558,351) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,695 Dinar (Rp 500,758) | Rp 378,883 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (Rp 3,732,807) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (Rp 1,440,083) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (Rp 54,037) | Rp 91,402 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Rp 1,261,527) | Rp 80,207 | + 1473% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (Rp 431,359) | Rp 759,724 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (Rp 516,580) | Rp 458,661 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (Rp 1,599,805) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (Rp 726,258) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (Rp 252,305,344) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 716 Dinar (Rp 9,031) | Rp 12,092 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,441 Dinar (Rp 510,175) | Rp 199,904 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (Rp 35,890) | Rp 22,456 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (Rp 37,846) | Rp 96,147 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (Rp 247,874) | Rp 275,446 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (Rp 49,905) | Rp 66,604 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (Rp 63,772) | Rp 26,592 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Rp 63,076) | Rp 33,023 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (Rp 25,095) | Rp 27,953 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,688 Dinar (Rp 33,904) | Rp 12,305 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (Rp 137,167) | Rp 84,361 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (Rp 197,520) | Rp 261,890 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (Rp 219,903) | Rp 104,570 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (Rp 282,452) | Rp 496,791 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (Rp 524,999) | Rp 379,769 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (Rp 126,153) | Rp 149,637 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (Rp 48,736) | Rp 38,584 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (Rp 63,076) | Rp 50,891 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (Rp 2,103) | Rp 2,388 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,035 Dinar (Rp 669,046) | Rp 433,566 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,895 Dinar (Rp 36,518) | Rp 42,636 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 723 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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