Cost of living in Italy compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (24,081 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (14,503 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (7,884 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (2,109 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (5,296 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (4,328 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 333% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (10,517 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (3,241 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (2,497 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 169% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (2,226 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (9,378 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (3,283 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (2,487 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 125% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (2,765,441 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (1,814,369 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (282,442 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (1,678,265 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (1,137,201 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (185,813 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (37,757 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (477,968 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (187,776 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (10,189 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (15,449 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 129% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (110,284 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 201% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (48,421 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (127,924 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (167,712 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (44,086,415 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (2,632 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 330% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (52,724 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 94% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (14,359 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (13,754 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (150,390 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 502% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (9,090 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (5,995 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (5,012 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (4,793 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (4,143 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (28,305 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 45% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Italy | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (56,241 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (27,536 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (111,220 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | + 160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (106,620 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (13,679 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (2,583 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (7,701 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (1,184,669 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (491 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (79,623 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (8,578 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 193% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,533 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Iraq
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