Cost of living in Mexico compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Mexico is 69% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 307 (24,056 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 183% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (12,574 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (5,477 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (2,183 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 47 (3,661 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (2,355 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 135% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 94 (7,388 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (3,900 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 35 (2,771 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 199% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (2,345 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 280 (21,914 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (2,793 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 25 (1,988 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 80% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,547 (1,766,930 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,524 (903,107 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,261 (98,845 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,624 (1,067,621 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,661 (600,357 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 888 (69,585 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 432 (33,872 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,272 (491,486 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,714 (212,700 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 115 (9,014 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 119 (9,344 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 39% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Mexico is about the same as in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 979 (76,710 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 692 (54,249 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,751 (137,243 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,375 (107,731 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Mexico is 31% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,809 (29,450,706 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (1,805 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 195% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 583 (45,722 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico is 27% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (7,312 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (17,098 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 696 (54,536 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (6,211 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (4,924 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (5,430 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (2,767 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (2,667 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 260 (20,358 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 131% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Iraq | ||||
Mexico | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 396 (31,063 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 164 (12,870 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 829 (64,982 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 904 (70,868 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (14,045 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (6,358 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (3,805 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,173 (875,546 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.44 (191 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 888 (69,594 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (5,814 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,588 prices entered by 860 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
78.366
IQD
/
MXN
Cost of living in Mexico is 26% more expensive than in Iraq
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Iraq
- Cost of living in Armenia is 26% more expensive than in Iraq
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Iraq
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Iraq
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 70% more expensive than in Iraq
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Iraq
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 95% more expensive than in Iraq
- Cost of living in Andorra is 66% more expensive than in Iraq