Cost of living in Iraq compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 163 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 108 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 57 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 32 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 67 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 217 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (Mex$ 10,552) | Mex$ 19,403 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (Mex$ 7,580) | Mex$ 8,946 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (Mex$ 2,335) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (Mex$ 9,233) | Mex$ 10,855 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (Mex$ 6,713) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (Mex$ 2,965) | Mex$ 897 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 386 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (Mex$ 4,896) | Mex$ 7,586 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (Mex$ 2,549) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 102 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 86 | + 599% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 854 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 632 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 1,218 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (Mex$ 229,442) | Mex$ 323,328 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Dinar (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 499 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 79 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 214 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 566 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 70 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 57 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 187 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 348 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 139 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 904 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 662 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 110 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 59 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (Mex$ 10,416) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (Mex$ 4.35) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 881 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 55 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,924 prices entered by 1,406 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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