Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (руб 627) | руб 494 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (руб 539) | руб 393 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (руб 378) | руб 185 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (руб 115) | руб 84 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (руб 214) | руб 116 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (руб 74) | руб 183 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (руб 272) | руб 440 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (руб 76) | руб 107 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (руб 69) | руб 45 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (руб 249) | руб 74 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (руб 1,315) | руб 664 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 145 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (руб 81) | руб 42 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Dinar (руб 73,801) | руб 85,376 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (руб 50,625) | руб 50,898 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (руб 17,656) | руб 8,096 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (руб 50,753) | руб 41,842 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (руб 26,971) | руб 26,118 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (руб 11,525) | руб 4,479 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (руб 2,470) | руб 543 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (руб 36,332) | руб 23,795 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (руб 10,295) | руб 8,935 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (руб 851) | руб 566 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (руб 498) | руб 964 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (руб 2,704) | руб 5,185 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (руб 5,375) | руб 3,266 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (руб 7,138) | руб 7,827 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (руб 7,447) | руб 9,868 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (руб 1,648,051) | руб 2,607,530 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 779 Dinar (руб 57) | руб 51 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (руб 3,022) | руб 2,300 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (руб 493) | руб 535 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (руб 1,038) | руб 657 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (руб 1,845) | руб 1,945 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar (руб 303) | руб 439 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (руб 295) | руб 244 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (руб 398) | руб 294 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (руб 240) | руб 113 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar (руб 257) | руб 153 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (руб 650) | руб 882 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (руб 1,802) | руб 1,818 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (руб 1,838) | руб 682 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (руб 3,151) | руб 7,843 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (руб 3,977) | руб 4,017 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (руб 746) | руб 484 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (руб 436) | руб 205 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (руб 410) | руб 244 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (руб 51,186) | руб 72,129 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (руб 35) | руб 2.76 | + 1149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (руб 3,983) | руб 3,641 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Dinar (руб 221) | руб 199 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,376 prices entered by 461 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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