Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 262 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 147 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 67 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,005 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 26 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 85 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,180 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 48 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 258 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,509 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (Mex$ 14,502) | Mex$ 20,049 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (Mex$ 7,688) | Mex$ 10,419 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Mex$ 3,191) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (Mex$ 9,173) | Mex$ 12,542 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Mex$ 4,875) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Mex$ 2,083) | Mex$ 723 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 401 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Mex$ 6,566) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Mex$ 1,861) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 114 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 127 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,766 Dinar (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 970 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 756 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (Mex$ 297,860) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 575 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 89 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 198 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 598 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 74 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 60 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 68 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 237 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 358 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 156 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 723 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 768 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 161 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 79 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 46 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Mex$ 9,251) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 882 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,015 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 78 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,165 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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