- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,945 Dinar (¥1,137) | ¥1,037 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,112 Dinar (¥772) | ¥692 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,291 Dinar (¥313) | ¥436 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (¥135) | ¥203 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,152 Dinar (¥205) | ¥287 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,017 Dinar (¥97) | ¥777 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,775 Dinar (¥455) | ¥927 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,591 Dinar (¥151) | ¥688 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (¥77) | ¥416 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,846 Dinar (¥176) | ¥277 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (¥2,118) | ¥1,538 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,201 Dinar (¥114) | ¥199 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Dinar (¥96) | ¥198 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (¥69,472) | ¥223,053 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (¥55,455) | ¥126,664 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (¥11,798) | ¥21,159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (¥77,974) | ¥113,754 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (¥35,452) | ¥74,885 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (¥11,117) | ¥12,611 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (¥3,780) | ¥4,094 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (¥34,822) | ¥55,558 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (¥13,888) | ¥16,830 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (¥787) | ¥693 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (¥476) | ¥1,849 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (¥2,542) | ¥6,923 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (¥3,601) | ¥4,215 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (¥4,880) | ¥8,395 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (¥6,436) | ¥13,972 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (¥1,866,713) | ¥2,590,890 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (¥52) | ¥145 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (¥2,781) | ¥11,257 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (¥312) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (¥587) | ¥1,016 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (¥2,540) | ¥3,622 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (¥417) | ¥612 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (¥432) | ¥707 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (¥469) | ¥455 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (¥159) | ¥137 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (¥234) | ¥217 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (¥957) | ¥2,939 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (¥3,156) | ¥4,071 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (¥1,966) | ¥3,365 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (¥2,856) | ¥14,181 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (¥4,669) | ¥7,768 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (¥639) | ¥964 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (¥430) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (¥458) | ¥586 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (¥47,232) | ¥49,094 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (¥9) | ¥56 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (¥6,521) | ¥10,451 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (¥313) | ¥468 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,639 prices entered by 391 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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