- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,831 Dinar (Rp 144,981) | Rp 64,942 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,496 Dinar (Rp 91,853) | Rp 50,397 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (Rp 39,424) | Rp 31,350 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (Rp 17,396) | Rp 18,922 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,183 Dinar (Rp 26,750) | Rp 22,795 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (Rp 11,744) | Rp 15,321 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar (Rp 51,924) | Rp 67,443 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar (Rp 18,872) | Rp 37,720 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (Rp 9,888) | Rp 18,389 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (Rp 26,202) | Rp 31,175 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (Rp 237,310) | Rp 363,342 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (Rp 14,578) | Rp 18,399 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 972 Dinar (Rp 11,907) | Rp 15,886 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (Rp 9,171,897) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (Rp 7,141,528) | Rp 8,842,230 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (Rp 1,470,976) | Rp 899,203 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (Rp 10,037,676) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (Rp 4,563,849) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (Rp 1,431,163) | Rp 630,805 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,378 Dinar (Rp 482,537) | Rp 243,207 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (Rp 4,505,471) | Rp 4,550,930 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (Rp 1,899,571) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (Rp 101,360) | Rp 61,664 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (Rp 61,270) | Rp 55,521 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (Rp 328,243) | Rp 612,994 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (Rp 439,068) | Rp 416,812 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (Rp 657,260) | Rp 974,726 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (Rp 735,310) | Rp 821,580 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,754,100 Dinar (Rp 254,319,695) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (Rp 6,798) | Rp 8,691 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,228 Dinar (Rp 321,401) | Rp 394,691 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (Rp 39,618) | Rp 25,888 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (Rp 70,099) | Rp 86,121 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (Rp 295,935) | Rp 362,813 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (Rp 49,016) | Rp 45,322 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (Rp 48,865) | Rp 23,501 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (Rp 53,458) | Rp 33,880 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (Rp 21,028) | Rp 15,234 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (Rp 24,127) | Rp 13,078 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (Rp 128,920) | Rp 92,813 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,746 Dinar (Rp 389,009) | Rp 207,987 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar (Rp 259,344) | Rp 98,866 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (Rp 336,661) | Rp 390,835 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (Rp 624,155) | Rp 480,517 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (Rp 82,255) | Rp 125,911 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,874 Dinar (Rp 59,727) | Rp 46,550 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,811 Dinar (Rp 58,951) | Rp 57,305 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (Rp 6,030,426) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (Rp 1,196) | Rp 1,764 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (Rp 875,248) | Rp 536,205 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (Rp 41,767) | Rp 24,432 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.254
IDR
/
IQD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,471 prices entered by 387 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Indonesia
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