- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,998 Dinar (руб 667) | руб 359 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,834 Dinar (руб 435) | руб 278 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar (руб 179) | руб 134 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (руб 79) | руб 65 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Dinar (руб 121) | руб 81 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar (руб 53) | руб 138 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar (руб 235) | руб 310 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar (руб 86) | руб 93 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (руб 45) | руб 35 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar (руб 119) | руб 60 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar (руб 1,076) | руб 532 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar (руб 66) | руб 96 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 973 Dinar (руб 54) | руб 32 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar (руб 41,587) | руб 75,340 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar (руб 32,381) | руб 39,678 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar (руб 6,670) | руб 6,137 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (руб 45,512) | руб 38,444 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (руб 20,693) | руб 24,360 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (руб 6,489) | руб 3,704 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,641 Dinar (руб 1,980) | руб 478 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar (руб 20,428) | руб 26,419 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar (руб 8,613) | руб 6,120 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (руб 460) | руб 403 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (руб 278) | руб 509 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar (руб 1,488) | руб 5,511 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar (руб 1,991) | руб 3,037 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar (руб 2,980) | руб 5,637 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar (руб 3,334) | руб 7,478 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,317,000 Dinar (руб 1,128,832) | руб 1,208,140 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar (руб 31) | руб 43 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,537 Dinar (руб 1,474) | руб 1,702 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar (руб 180) | руб 324 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar (руб 318) | руб 508 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar (руб 1,342) | руб 1,237 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar (руб 222) | руб 230 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar (руб 222) | руб 166 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar (руб 242) | руб 211 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar (руб 95) | руб 71 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar (руб 109) | руб 104 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar (руб 585) | руб 515 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,976 Dinar (руб 1,443) | руб 1,688 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,188 Dinar (руб 1,177) | руб 682 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar (руб 1,526) | руб 5,430 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar (руб 2,830) | руб 3,292 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (руб 373) | руб 379 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,523 Dinar (руб 251) | руб 177 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,755 Dinar (руб 264) | руб 234 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar (руб 27,343) | руб 31,513 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (руб 5.42) | руб 4.86 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar (руб 3,968) | руб 3,232 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar (руб 189) | руб 140 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.05556
RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,914 prices entered by 893 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is about the same as in Russia
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