- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,055 Dinar (руб 680) | руб 354 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,289 Dinar (руб 468) | руб 284 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,065 Dinar (руб 173) | руб 134 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,415 Dinar (руб 80) | руб 64 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,118 Dinar (руб 120) | руб 82 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,044 Dinar (руб 59) | руб 148 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,975 Dinar (руб 281) | руб 309 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,597 Dinar (руб 90) | руб 94 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (руб 46) | руб 35 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,848 Dinar (руб 104) | руб 62 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (руб 1,256) | руб 524 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,231 Dinar (руб 69) | руб 93 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 987 Dinar (руб 56) | руб 31 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 0% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (руб 41,197) | руб 75,569 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (руб 32,885) | руб 40,521 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (руб 6,996) | руб 6,224 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (руб 46,238) | руб 37,854 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (руб 21,023) | руб 25,057 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (руб 6,593) | руб 3,914 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (руб 2,242) | руб 482 | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (руб 20,649) | руб 26,471 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (руб 8,236) | руб 5,806 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (руб 467) | руб 399 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (руб 282) | руб 534 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (руб 1,507) | руб 5,247 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (руб 2,136) | руб 3,076 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (руб 2,894) | руб 5,565 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (руб 3,816) | руб 7,189 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (руб 1,106,952) | руб 1,126,760 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (руб 31) | руб 42 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (руб 1,649) | руб 1,719 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (руб 185) | руб 315 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (руб 348) | руб 504 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (руб 1,506) | руб 1,316 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (руб 247) | руб 227 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (руб 256) | руб 160 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (руб 278) | руб 207 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (руб 95) | руб 69 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (руб 138) | руб 100 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (руб 567) | руб 524 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (руб 1,872) | руб 1,596 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (руб 1,166) | руб 670 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (руб 1,693) | руб 5,496 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (руб 2,769) | руб 3,405 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (руб 379) | руб 373 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (руб 255) | руб 178 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (руб 272) | руб 228 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (руб 28,009) | руб 31,480 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (руб 5.51) | руб 4.91 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (руб 3,867) | руб 3,050 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (руб 186) | руб 137 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05645
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,264 prices entered by 976 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 4% more expensive than in Russia
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