Cost of living in Japan compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (8,875 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥764 (6,655 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥514 (4,474 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (1,870 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥319 (2,775 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (5,442 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 444% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (10,359 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (4,743 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 359% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (3,571 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 285% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (2,539 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (12,544 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (1,775 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (1,535 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 39% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Japan is 53% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (1,928,269 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (974,105 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (176,354 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (1,654,864 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (733,163 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (248,309 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (29,235 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (453,917 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (136,843 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (8,867 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (11,441 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 70% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 17% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (74,277 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (43,394 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (84,487 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (99,502 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 79% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (25,098,928 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (1,480 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 142% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (85,329 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 67% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (13,539 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (26,064 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (52,250 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,706 (14,858 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 197% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (7,335 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (5,221 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (1,669 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (1,770 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (36,892 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 319% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 11% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Japan | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (45,376 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (32,011 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (35,894 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (73,067 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (8,370 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (4,342 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (5,709 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (450,688 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (454 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,705 (75,805 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (4,910 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 810 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 42% more expensive than in Iraq
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