Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (Rp 76,746) | Rp 49,381 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (Rp 88,321) | Rp 55,115 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (Rp 33,858) | Rp 32,165 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (Rp 13,842) | Rp 20,667 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (Rp 23,599) | Rp 25,337 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (Rp 9,201) | Rp 17,064 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (Rp 25,560) | Rp 61,721 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (Rp 12,444) | Rp 37,576 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (Rp 7,682) | Rp 19,651 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (Rp 24,577) | Rp 33,333 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (Rp 196,460) | Rp 375,202 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (Rp 13,375) | Rp 18,761 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (Rp 9,419) | Rp 18,326 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (Rp 9,672,388) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (Rp 7,292,702) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (Rp 1,191,427) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (Rp 5,223,219) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (Rp 4,020,001) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (Rp 1,411,849) | Rp 979,539 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (Rp 454,220) | Rp 329,516 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (Rp 2,799,893) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (Rp 1,281,855) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (Rp 52,249) | Rp 66,640 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (Rp 166,189) | Rp 65,894 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (Rp 283,699) | Rp 680,041 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (Rp 437,462) | Rp 422,463 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (Rp 796,545) | Rp 1,072,100 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (Rp 630,697) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (Rp 198,481,971) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (Rp 5,670) | Rp 8,964 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (Rp 596,695) | Rp 228,023 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (Rp 28,369) | Rp 29,297 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (Rp 52,908) | Rp 59,151 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Rp 241,426) | Rp 256,292 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (Rp 33,970) | Rp 80,956 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (Rp 28,599) | Rp 22,650 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (Rp 36,108) | Rp 44,295 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (Rp 15,436) | Rp 22,030 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (Rp 26,720) | Rp 12,336 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (Rp 110,192) | Rp 81,128 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (Rp 214,978) | Rp 176,169 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (Rp 166,542) | Rp 104,243 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (Rp 366,275) | Rp 650,328 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (Rp 595,109) | Rp 367,409 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (Rp 90,700) | Rp 133,391 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (Rp 39,765) | Rp 36,857 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (Rp 35,322) | Rp 48,222 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (Rp 3,514,223) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (Rp 1,170) | Rp 1,787 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (Rp 757,844) | Rp 604,695 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (Rp 20,810) | Rp 28,427 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,305 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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