Cost of living in Iraq compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,319 Dinar (Rp 95,496) | Rp 59,962 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,996 Dinar (Rp 92,185) | Rp 55,395 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,595 Dinar (Rp 47,082) | Rp 27,371 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,899 Dinar (Rp 19,465) | Rp 20,165 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,095 Dinar (Rp 31,717) | Rp 26,969 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 951 Dinar (Rp 9,749) | Rp 17,108 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,749 Dinar (Rp 28,173) | Rp 50,021 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,050 Dinar (Rp 10,758) | Rp 42,079 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 Dinar (Rp 9,848) | Rp 22,926 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,019 Dinar (Rp 20,690) | Rp 35,271 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (Rp 236,939) | Rp 302,386 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,358 Dinar (Rp 13,920) | Rp 19,961 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 977 Dinar (Rp 10,015) | Rp 18,941 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 986,527 Dinar (Rp 10,109,243) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 524,895 Dinar (Rp 5,378,759) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Rp 2,451,494) | Rp 871,567 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 616,802 Dinar (Rp 6,320,558) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Rp 3,744,878) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Rp 1,600,281) | Rp 532,882 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Rp 342,982) | Rp 345,070 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Rp 5,044,656) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Rp 1,429,407) | Rp 1,498,840 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Rp 118,214) | Rp 70,816 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Rp 69,112) | Rp 78,155 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,613 Dinar (Rp 446,916) | Rp 560,382 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (Rp 710,601) | Rp 442,949 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (Rp 914,540) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Rp 1,033,994) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (Rp 228,832,567) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 784 Dinar (Rp 8,036) | Rp 11,374 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53,703 Dinar (Rp 550,310) | Rp 190,182 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Rp 68,509) | Rp 36,367 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Rp 144,144) | Rp 60,467 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (Rp 261,496) | Rp 332,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (Rp 42,084) | Rp 67,999 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Rp 40,951) | Rp 22,412 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (Rp 49,666) | Rp 34,558 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Rp 33,321) | Rp 30,035 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (Rp 35,621) | Rp 15,580 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (Rp 102,473) | Rp 88,350 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Iraq | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (Rp 286,138) | Rp 213,417 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (Rp 258,930) | Rp 110,240 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Rp 437,529) | Rp 300,249 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (Rp 544,354) | Rp 490,881 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (Rp 68,840) | Rp 92,882 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (Rp 51,150) | Rp 39,821 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (Rp 45,244) | Rp 44,788 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Rp 7,107,131) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Rp 4,793) | Rp 1,816 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (Rp 400,278) | Rp 585,606 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,594 Dinar (Rp 26,586) | Rp 36,785 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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