Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,491 Dinar (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 316 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,256 Dinar (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 179 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,338 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,361 Dinar (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 50 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,133 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,644 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 90 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,444 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 47 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 962 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 35 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 30 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 263 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,679 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (Mex$ 13,029) | Mex$ 23,768 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (Mex$ 8,081) | Mex$ 12,972 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (Mex$ 9,877) | Mex$ 15,346 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (Mex$ 7,618) | Mex$ 7,814 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 754 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,695 Dinar (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 424 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (Mex$ 4,392) | Mex$ 5,926 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 2,281 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 153 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 139 | + 969% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 980 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 782 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (Mex$ 1,882) | Mex$ 1,697 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 1,414 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (Mex$ 296,849) | Mex$ 384,726 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 716 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 642 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 107 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 284 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 651 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 94 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 68 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 81 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 43 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,688 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 44 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 291 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 381 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 176 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 911 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 862 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 180 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 100 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 58 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (Mex$ 2.47) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,035 Dinar (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 899 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,895 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 82 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,748 prices entered by 656 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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