Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (¥1,245) | ¥1,041 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (¥981) | ¥713 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (¥323) | ¥467 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (¥126) | ¥215 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (¥266) | ¥287 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (¥96) | ¥484 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (¥384) | ¥1,246 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (¥144) | ¥610 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (¥83) | ¥381 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (¥209) | ¥267 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (¥1,978) | ¥1,801 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (¥117) | ¥223 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (¥100) | ¥242 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (¥60,977) | ¥197,391 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (¥43,804) | ¥112,128 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (¥13,492) | ¥15,296 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (¥53,353) | ¥119,023 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (¥38,794) | ¥92,673 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (¥17,134) | ¥11,742 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (¥2,845) | ¥3,714 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (¥28,292) | ¥37,069 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (¥14,732) | ¥10,892 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (¥690) | ¥749 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (¥3,458) | ¥1,906 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (¥2,656) | ¥6,528 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (¥3,078) | ¥4,644 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (¥6,089) | ¥7,956 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (¥6,322) | ¥13,013 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (¥1,325,878) | ¥2,936,380 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Dinar (¥54) | ¥143 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (¥3,603) | ¥9,633 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (¥870) | ¥1,406 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (¥646) | ¥929 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (¥2,165) | ¥8,740 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (¥643) | ¥554 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (¥449) | ¥669 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (¥445) | ¥525 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (¥129) | ¥218 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (¥252) | ¥251 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (¥778) | ¥2,654 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (¥1,789) | ¥3,633 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (¥1,771) | ¥3,165 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (¥3,598) | ¥15,347 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (¥5,021) | ¥6,734 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (¥497) | ¥809 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (¥300) | ¥511 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (¥319) | ¥509 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (¥60,190) | ¥47,454 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (¥25) | ¥26 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (¥4,014) | ¥8,766 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (¥231) | ¥477 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,077 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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