- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Iraq
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 76% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (20,586 Dinar) | 11,998 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (11,801 Dinar) | 7,834 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (7,357 Dinar) | 3,217 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (1,817 Dinar) | 1,420 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (5,776 Dinar) | 2,190 Dinar | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (3,429 Dinar) | 939 Dinar | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (10,448 Dinar) | 4,237 Dinar | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 (2,914 Dinar) | 1,509 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (1,875 Dinar) | 807 Dinar | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (1,937 Dinar) | 2,138 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (12,760 Dinar) | 19,366 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.47 (3,327 Dinar) | 1,190 Dinar | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (1,813 Dinar) | 973 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 160% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,969 (2,649,226 Dinar) | 748,485 Dinar | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,718 (2,310,814 Dinar) | 582,794 Dinar | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (300,752 Dinar) | 120,041 Dinar | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,338 (1,800,122 Dinar) | 819,138 Dinar | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,123 (1,511,114 Dinar) | 372,439 Dinar | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (188,465 Dinar) | 137,260 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (53,606 Dinar) | 35,641 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €351 (472,680 Dinar) | 367,675 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (155,775 Dinar) | 155,017 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (8,409 Dinar) | 8,272 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (22,989 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 108% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (148,419 Dinar) | 26,787 Dinar | + 454% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (49,213 Dinar) | 35,831 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (117,162 Dinar) | 53,637 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (189,444 Dinar) | 60,006 Dinar | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 56% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,710 (25,172,275 Dinar) | 20,317,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (1,638 Dinar) | 555 Dinar | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (43,436 Dinar) | 26,537 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 92% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (6,727 Dinar) | 3,233 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (13,454 Dinar) | 5,721 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (66,799 Dinar) | 24,150 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (4,036 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (4,459 Dinar) | 3,988 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (6,382 Dinar) | 4,363 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.83 (3,813 Dinar) | 1,716 Dinar | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (3,381 Dinar) | 1,969 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (39,372 Dinar) | 10,521 Dinar | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 86% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (66,255 Dinar) | 25,976 Dinar | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (27,948 Dinar) | 21,188 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (67,271 Dinar) | 29,664 Dinar | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (117,501 Dinar) | 50,935 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (16,873 Dinar) | 6,712 Dinar | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (6,138 Dinar) | 4,523 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (6,917 Dinar) | 4,755 Dinar | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (710,753 Dinar) | 492,121 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (336 Dinar) | 98 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (79,200 Dinar) | 71,426 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (7,070 Dinar) | 3,408 Dinar | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1345.413
IQD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,089 prices entered by 143 different people.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is 100% more expensive than in Iraq
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