Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 243 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 140 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,499 Dinar (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 64 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,648 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,648 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 37 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 795 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 78 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 47 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 708 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 27 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,017 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,913 Dinar (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 263 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,293 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (Mex$ 14,422) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (Mex$ 6,068) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (Mex$ 2,337) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (Mex$ 13,149) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (Mex$ 6,341) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (Mex$ 2,655) | Mex$ 850 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 402 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (Mex$ 5,544) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (Mex$ 3,689) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 115 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 109 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 917 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 652 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (Mex$ 458,510) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 518 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 84 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 199 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 580 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 76 | + 239% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 55 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 58 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 32 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 231 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Iraq | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 318 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 156 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 742 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 741 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 149 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 42 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (Mex$ 11,399) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (Mex$ 1.68) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 909 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 67 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,905 prices entered by 1,103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Mexico
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