- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,998 Dinar (¥1,100) | ¥1,011 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,834 Dinar (¥718) | ¥711 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (¥295) | ¥445 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (¥130) | ¥198 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Dinar (¥200) | ¥270 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (¥88) | ¥689 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar (¥389) | ¥889 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar (¥141) | ¥637 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (¥74) | ¥430 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (¥196) | ¥262 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (¥1,776) | ¥1,549 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (¥109) | ¥212 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 973 Dinar (¥89) | ¥195 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (¥68,638) | ¥242,113 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (¥53,444) | ¥121,422 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (¥11,008) | ¥21,895 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (¥75,117) | ¥116,929 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (¥34,154) | ¥79,022 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (¥10,710) | ¥12,611 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,641 Dinar (¥3,268) | ¥4,156 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (¥33,717) | ¥55,558 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (¥14,216) | ¥16,830 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (¥759) | ¥693 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (¥459) | ¥1,827 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (¥2,456) | ¥7,207 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (¥3,286) | ¥4,012 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (¥4,919) | ¥8,444 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (¥5,503) | ¥15,007 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,317,000 Dinar (¥1,863,130) | ¥2,657,440 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (¥51) | ¥147 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,537 Dinar (¥2,434) | ¥11,877 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (¥296) | ¥1,278 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (¥525) | ¥1,016 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (¥2,215) | ¥4,123 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (¥367) | ¥630 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (¥366) | ¥711 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (¥400) | ¥484 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (¥157) | ¥145 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (¥181) | ¥213 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (¥965) | ¥2,946 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,976 Dinar (¥2,382) | ¥4,119 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,188 Dinar (¥1,943) | ¥3,373 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (¥2,519) | ¥12,005 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (¥4,671) | ¥8,157 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (¥616) | ¥903 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,523 Dinar (¥415) | ¥498 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,755 Dinar (¥436) | ¥551 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (¥45,129) | ¥49,094 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (¥9) | ¥58 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (¥6,550) | ¥10,056 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (¥313) | ¥474 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,469 prices entered by 372 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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