Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar (руб 406) | руб 406 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar (руб 468) | руб 283 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar (руб 179) | руб 144 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar (руб 73) | руб 65 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar (руб 125) | руб 88 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar (руб 49) | руб 130 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar (руб 135) | руб 333 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar (руб 66) | руб 107 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar (руб 41) | руб 34 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar (руб 130) | руб 66 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar (руб 1,040) | руб 593 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar (руб 71) | руб 110 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar (руб 50) | руб 29 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar (руб 51,214) | руб 68,217 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar (руб 38,614) | руб 38,434 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar (руб 6,308) | руб 5,700 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar (руб 27,656) | руб 32,389 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar (руб 21,285) | руб 23,273 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar (руб 7,476) | руб 3,730 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar (руб 2,405) | руб 439 | + 448% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar (руб 14,825) | руб 24,196 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar (руб 6,787) | руб 6,604 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar (руб 277) | руб 413 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar (руб 880) | руб 811 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar (руб 1,502) | руб 4,784 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar (руб 2,316) | руб 2,535 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar (руб 4,218) | руб 5,645 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar (руб 3,339) | руб 6,989 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar (руб 1,050,941) | руб 1,246,400 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar (руб 30) | руб 47 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar (руб 3,159) | руб 1,609 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar (руб 150) | руб 451 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar (руб 280) | руб 549 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (руб 1,278) | руб 1,290 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar (руб 180) | руб 307 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar (руб 151) | руб 183 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar (руб 191) | руб 213 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar (руб 82) | руб 81 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar (руб 141) | руб 100 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar (руб 583) | руб 559 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar (руб 1,138) | руб 1,443 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar (руб 882) | руб 580 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar (руб 1,939) | руб 5,605 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar (руб 3,151) | руб 3,345 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar (руб 480) | руб 385 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar (руб 211) | руб 166 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar (руб 187) | руб 220 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar (руб 18,607) | руб 35,616 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar (руб 6) | руб 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar (руб 4,013) | руб 3,599 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar (руб 110) | руб 160 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,816 prices entered by 764 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 7% more expensive than in Russia
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