Cost of living in Iraq compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,802 Dinar (₨1,483) | ₨972 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,473 Dinar (₨2,065) | ₨1,004 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,666 Dinar (₨1,235) | ₨365 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,608 Dinar (₨351) | ₨170 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,964 Dinar (₨646) | ₨285 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,056 Dinar (₨230) | ₨255 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,120 Dinar (₨680) | ₨1,139 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,177 Dinar (₨256) | ₨290 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Dinar (₨209) | ₨117 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,317 Dinar (₨505) | ₨549 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar (₨5,040) | ₨2,784 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,469 Dinar (₨320) | ₨289 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (₨215) | ₨191 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,230 Dinar (₨236,987) | ₨115,670 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,391 Dinar (₨125,638) | ₨70,950 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (₨52,146) | ₨25,995 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (₨149,901) | ₨59,502 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (₨79,658) | ₨50,821 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (₨34,040) | ₨20,152 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (₨7,296) | ₨2,097 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (₨107,306) | ₨71,636 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (₨30,405) | ₨23,262 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (₨2,515) | ₨1,718 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (₨1,470) | ₨1,977 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,613 Dinar (₨9,506) | ₨3,426 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar (₨15,115) | ₨6,254 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar (₨19,453) | ₨13,199 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (₨21,994) | ₨8,569 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (₨4,867,565) | ₨4,456,060 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 822 Dinar (₨179) | ₨270 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,911 Dinar (₨8,918) | ₨4,626 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (₨1,457) | ₨1,015 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (₨3,066) | ₨1,391 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar (₨5,562) | ₨3,667 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (₨895) | ₨521 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (₨871) | ₨922 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar (₨1,056) | ₨736 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (₨709) | ₨249 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (₨758) | ₨242 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar (₨2,180) | ₨860 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Iraq | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar (₨6,087) | ₨3,545 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar (₨5,508) | ₨2,089 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (₨9,307) | ₨2,959 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar (₨11,579) | ₨7,109 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar (₨1,464) | ₨880 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar (₨1,088) | ₨669 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar (₨962) | ₨745 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (₨151,178) | ₨119,622 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (₨102) | ₨3.79 | + 2587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar (₨8,514) | ₨3,764 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,714 Dinar (₨592) | ₨415 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,163 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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