Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (руб 721) | руб 381 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (руб 569) | руб 255 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (руб 187) | руб 141 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (руб 73) | руб 67 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (руб 154) | руб 87 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (руб 56) | руб 150 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (руб 223) | руб 320 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (руб 83) | руб 95 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (руб 48) | руб 33 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (руб 121) | руб 61 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (руб 1,147) | руб 530 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (руб 68) | руб 94 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (руб 58) | руб 32 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (руб 35,348) | руб 75,229 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (руб 25,393) | руб 43,484 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (руб 7,821) | руб 6,636 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (руб 30,929) | руб 39,851 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (руб 22,489) | руб 25,004 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (руб 9,933) | руб 4,110 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (руб 1,649) | руб 417 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (руб 16,401) | руб 24,777 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (руб 8,540) | руб 5,517 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (руб 400) | руб 430 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (руб 2,005) | руб 724 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (руб 1,540) | руб 5,782 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (руб 1,785) | руб 2,885 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (руб 3,530) | руб 5,928 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (руб 3,665) | руб 6,846 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (руб 768,612) | руб 1,412,860 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Dinar (руб 31) | руб 45 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (руб 2,088) | руб 1,906 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (руб 504) | руб 502 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (руб 374) | руб 585 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (руб 1,255) | руб 1,351 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (руб 373) | руб 238 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (руб 260) | руб 155 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (руб 258) | руб 198 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (руб 75) | руб 69 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (руб 146) | руб 98 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (руб 451) | руб 603 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (руб 1,037) | руб 1,770 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (руб 1,027) | руб 610 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (руб 2,085) | руб 6,547 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (руб 2,911) | руб 3,282 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (руб 288) | руб 431 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (руб 174) | руб 218 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (руб 185) | руб 241 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (руб 34,892) | руб 30,129 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (руб 15) | руб 2.68 | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (руб 2,327) | руб 3,340 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (руб 134) | руб 150 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,979 prices entered by 503 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.05384
RUB
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Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Russia
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