Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,539 Dinar (руб 643) | руб 521 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,850 Dinar (руб 395) | руб 370 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Dinar (руб 169) | руб 209 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Dinar (руб 101) | руб 84 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,667 Dinar (руб 180) | руб 137 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 934 Dinar (руб 63) | руб 223 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,422 Dinar (руб 298) | руб 437 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 950 Dinar (руб 64) | руб 130 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 820 Dinar (руб 55) | руб 43 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,668 Dinar (руб 247) | руб 84 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,338 Dinar (руб 1,237) | руб 688 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,488 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 153 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,474 Dinar (руб 99) | руб 38 | + 161% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 798,777 Dinar (руб 53,873) | руб 97,764 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 522,898 Dinar (руб 35,266) | руб 58,359 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Dinar (руб 3,372) | руб 7,559 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Dinar (руб 20,233) | руб 55,024 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Dinar (руб 13,489) | руб 30,015 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Dinar (руб 2,698) | руб 5,634 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Dinar (руб 674) | руб 840 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Dinar (руб 16,861) | руб 22,370 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Dinar (руб 5,058) | руб 8,096 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,500 Dinar (руб 101) | руб 641 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (руб 455) | руб 760 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,048 Dinar (руб 1,622) | руб 5,742 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 44,766 Dinar (руб 3,019) | руб 3,213 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 84,860 Dinar (руб 5,723) | руб 7,912 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Dinar (руб 4,721) | руб 7,457 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (руб 1,506,098) | руб 2,780,730 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 750 Dinar (руб 51) | руб 53 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Dinar (руб 2,023) | руб 1,831 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Dinar (руб 135) | руб 280 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar (руб 202) | руб 557 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (руб 1,686) | руб 1,958 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (руб 337) | руб 341 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Dinar (руб 253) | руб 228 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar (руб 337) | руб 246 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 Dinar (руб 202) | руб 129 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,686 Dinar (руб 249) | руб 134 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,738 Dinar (руб 589) | руб 562 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,486 Dinar (руб 910) | руб 1,885 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Dinar (руб 1,349) | руб 727 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,000 Dinar (руб 1,686) | руб 6,809 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,383 Dinar (руб 3,196) | руб 3,502 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (руб 681) | руб 537 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,243 Dinar (руб 286) | руб 203 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (руб 375) | руб 259 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (руб 46,777) | руб 55,337 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (руб 32) | руб 3.61 | + 773% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 64,860 Dinar (руб 4,374) | руб 3,154 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,864 Dinar (руб 193) | руб 191 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,862 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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