Cost of living in Iraq compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,491 Dinar (₨1,612) | ₨916 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,256 Dinar (₨1,992) | ₨1,082 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,338 Dinar (₨934) | ₨533 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar (₨315) | ₨230 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,361 Dinar (₨508) | ₨315 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,133 Dinar (₨244) | ₨170 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,644 Dinar (₨1,000) | ₨836 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,444 Dinar (₨311) | ₨289 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 962 Dinar (₨207) | ₨114 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar (₨749) | ₨391 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar (₨3,492) | ₨2,739 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,679 Dinar (₨361) | ₨216 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar (₨184) | ₨144 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar (₨188,953) | ₨137,741 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar (₨117,186) | ₨58,708 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar (₨26,887) | ₨21,580 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar (₨143,234) | ₨75,090 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar (₨110,472) | ₨35,699 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar (₨26,589) | ₨17,044 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,695 Dinar (₨8,544) | ₨2,308 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar (₨63,691) | ₨58,431 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar (₨24,571) | ₨29,384 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar (₨922) | ₨1,281 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar (₨21,525) | ₨625 | + 3344% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar (₨7,360) | ₨4,832 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar (₨8,814) | ₨9,004 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar (₨27,297) | ₨13,089 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar (₨12,392) | ₨13,255 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar (₨4,304,947) | ₨2,800,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 716 Dinar (₨154) | ₨272 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar (₨7,193) | ₨4,030 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar (₨612) | ₨230 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (₨646) | ₨838 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar (₨4,229) | ₨3,307 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar (₨851) | ₨1,222 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar (₨1,088) | ₨649 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨1,076) | ₨557 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar (₨428) | ₨396 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,688 Dinar (₨578) | ₨217 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar (₨2,340) | ₨495 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 48% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar (₨3,370) | ₨3,859 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar (₨3,752) | ₨1,827 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar (₨4,819) | ₨6,844 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar (₨8,958) | ₨8,435 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar (₨2,152) | ₨2,877 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar (₨832) | ₨566 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar (₨1,076) | ₨965 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar (₨36) | ₨255 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,035 Dinar (₨11,416) | ₨5,226 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,895 Dinar (₨623) | ₨637 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,008 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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