Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (¥586) | ¥947 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (¥675) | ¥693 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (¥259) | ¥417 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (¥106) | ¥204 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (¥180) | ¥238 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (¥70) | ¥653 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (¥195) | ¥888 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (¥95) | ¥786 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (¥59) | ¥389 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (¥188) | ¥306 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (¥1,501) | ¥1,339 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (¥102) | ¥183 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (¥72) | ¥246 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (¥73,903) | ¥292,182 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (¥55,720) | ¥166,938 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (¥9,103) | ¥25,258 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (¥39,908) | ¥145,026 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (¥30,715) | ¥81,047 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (¥10,787) | ¥13,235 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (¥3,470) | ¥3,869 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (¥21,393) | ¥55,604 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (¥9,794) | ¥12,951 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (¥399) | ¥778 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (¥1,270) | ¥2,599 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (¥2,168) | ¥6,849 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (¥3,342) | ¥4,780 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (¥6,086) | ¥8,249 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (¥4,819) | ¥12,511 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (¥1,516,517) | ¥2,585,890 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (¥43) | ¥135 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (¥4,559) | ¥10,445 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (¥217) | ¥1,225 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (¥404) | ¥1,626 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (¥1,845) | ¥6,148 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (¥260) | ¥812 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (¥219) | ¥655 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (¥276) | ¥501 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (¥118) | ¥170 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (¥204) | ¥229 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (¥842) | ¥2,983 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (¥1,643) | ¥3,633 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (¥1,272) | ¥3,632 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (¥2,799) | ¥12,969 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (¥4,547) | ¥6,378 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (¥693) | ¥1,122 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (¥304) | ¥432 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (¥270) | ¥556 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (¥26,851) | ¥51,985 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (¥9) | ¥40 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (¥5,790) | ¥9,497 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (¥159) | ¥525 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,077 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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