Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 307 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 160 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 70 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 46 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 29 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 92 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 50 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 35 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 279 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 36 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (Mex$ 14,730) | Mex$ 22,764 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (Mex$ 8,780) | Mex$ 11,446 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Mex$ 3,062) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (Mex$ 8,803) | Mex$ 13,867 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Mex$ 4,678) | Mex$ 7,699 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Mex$ 1,999) | Mex$ 905 | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 425 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Mex$ 6,301) | Mex$ 6,156 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Mex$ 1,785) | Mex$ 2,736 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 116 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 119 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 975 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 692 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 1,728 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 1,395 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 25% 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$ 285,837) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 23 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 612 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 93 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 218 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 691 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 79 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 63 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 69 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 260 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 396 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 165 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 838 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 922 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 177 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 80 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 50 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Mex$ 8,878) | Mex$ 11,346 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Mex$ 5.99) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 146% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 906 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 83 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,376 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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