- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,945 Dinar (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 118 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,112 Dinar (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 95 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,291 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,152 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,017 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,775 Dinar (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 62 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,591 Dinar (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,846 Dinar (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 223 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,201 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (Mex$ 12,441) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (Mex$ 9,931) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (Mex$ 2,113) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (Mex$ 13,963) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (Mex$ 6,349) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (Mex$ 1,991) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 383 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (Mex$ 6,236) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (Mex$ 2,487) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 104 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 89 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 801 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 660 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 1,287 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (Mex$ 334,280) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 466 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 186 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 543 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 68 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 53 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 123 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 383 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 136 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 742 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 102 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 45 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (Mex$ 8,458) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (Mex$ 1.66) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 715 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,012 prices entered by 1,252 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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