Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (¥1,133) | ¥1,145 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (¥780) | ¥719 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,499 Dinar (¥310) | ¥437 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,648 Dinar (¥146) | ¥211 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,648 Dinar (¥235) | ¥282 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 795 Dinar (¥70) | ¥815 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (¥293) | ¥951 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (¥108) | ¥984 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 708 Dinar (¥63) | ¥421 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,017 Dinar (¥267) | ¥268 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,913 Dinar (¥1,675) | ¥1,770 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,293 Dinar (¥114) | ¥217 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (¥89) | ¥225 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (¥93,142) | ¥194,768 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (¥39,187) | ¥126,641 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (¥15,096) | ¥21,178 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (¥84,921) | ¥142,258 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (¥40,953) | ¥80,836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (¥17,146) | ¥13,643 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (¥3,310) | ¥3,988 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (¥35,806) | ¥59,521 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (¥23,825) | ¥17,809 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (¥393) | ¥665 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (¥822) | ¥2,700 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (¥1,964) | ¥7,941 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (¥4,715) | ¥4,162 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (¥4,667) | ¥7,471 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (¥6,193) | ¥15,388 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (¥2,961,250) | ¥2,576,380 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (¥55) | ¥161 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (¥5,303) | ¥16,725 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (¥359) | ¥1,370 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (¥709) | ¥1,955 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (¥1,856) | ¥3,523 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (¥1,663) | ¥2,205 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (¥637) | ¥648 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (¥270) | ¥409 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (¥241) | ¥143 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (¥264) | ¥184 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (¥901) | ¥3,583 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (¥1,893) | ¥4,280 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (¥1,558) | ¥3,593 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (¥2,777) | ¥20,657 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (¥5,760) | ¥6,242 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (¥1,184) | ¥1,034 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (¥458) | ¥533 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (¥552) | ¥526 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (¥73,622) | ¥58,872 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (¥11) | ¥41 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (¥5,769) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (¥264) | ¥554 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,088 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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