Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 217 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 120 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 40 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 232 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (Mex$ 14,331) | Mex$ 18,963 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (Mex$ 10,805) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (Mex$ 7,739) | Mex$ 10,061 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (Mex$ 5,956) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (Mex$ 2,092) | Mex$ 730 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 379 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (Mex$ 4,148) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (Mex$ 1,899) | Mex$ 2,061 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 99 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 91 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 839 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 651 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (Mex$ 1,180) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (Mex$ 294,075) | Mex$ 347,300 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 535 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 82 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 183 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 519 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 80 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 50 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 55 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 189 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 305 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 150 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 846 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 683 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 125 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 71 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (Mex$ 5,207) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (Mex$ 1.73) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 975 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 62 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,164 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Mexico
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