Cost of living in Iraq compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (¥727) | ¥1,025 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (¥1,012) | ¥723 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (¥605) | ¥519 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (¥172) | ¥197 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (¥317) | ¥316 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,005 Dinar (¥107) | ¥629 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (¥333) | ¥962 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (¥126) | ¥902 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (¥102) | ¥574 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (¥248) | ¥285 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (¥2,470) | ¥1,208 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,509 Dinar (¥161) | ¥184 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (¥105) | ¥206 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (¥116,147) | ¥326,267 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (¥61,575) | ¥171,772 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (¥25,557) | ¥28,488 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (¥73,466) | ¥157,603 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (¥39,040) | ¥82,713 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (¥16,683) | ¥24,082 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (¥3,576) | ¥4,699 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (¥52,591) | ¥47,482 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (¥14,902) | ¥32,093 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (¥1,232) | ¥1,313 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (¥720) | ¥1,878 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,766 Dinar (¥3,928) | ¥6,136 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (¥7,408) | ¥5,199 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (¥9,534) | ¥8,989 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (¥10,779) | ¥13,588 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (¥2,385,582) | ¥2,700,660 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (¥88) | ¥165 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (¥4,374) | ¥10,143 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (¥714) | ¥2,497 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (¥1,503) | ¥1,967 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (¥2,726) | ¥5,380 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (¥439) | ¥650 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (¥427) | ¥938 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (¥518) | ¥702 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (¥347) | ¥218 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (¥371) | ¥216 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (¥1,068) | ¥3,927 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Iraq | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (¥2,983) | ¥4,141 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (¥2,699) | ¥3,600 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (¥4,561) | ¥4,000 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (¥5,675) | ¥5,993 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (¥718) | ¥984 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (¥533) | ¥472 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (¥472) | ¥575 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (¥74,092) | ¥101,122 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (¥50) | ¥52 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (¥4,173) | ¥9,280 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,014 Dinar (¥322) | ¥592 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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