Cost of living in Iraq compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (руб 511) | руб 470 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (руб 352) | руб 308 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,489 Dinar (руб 139) | руб 174 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,700 Dinar (руб 68) | руб 78 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,795 Dinar (руб 112) | руб 116 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 798 Dinar (руб 32) | руб 206 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (руб 132) | руб 418 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (руб 49) | руб 114 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 725 Dinar (руб 29) | руб 59 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,598 Dinar (руб 104) | руб 68 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,332 Dinar (руб 1,012) | руб 625 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,319 Dinar (руб 53) | руб 132 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 932 Dinar (руб 37) | руб 36 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (руб 42,040) | руб 57,360 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (руб 17,687) | руб 40,996 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (руб 6,814) | руб 8,619 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (руб 38,330) | руб 36,604 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (руб 18,484) | руб 25,412 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (руб 7,739) | руб 5,196 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (руб 1,494) | руб 516 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (руб 16,161) | руб 28,904 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (руб 10,754) | руб 8,779 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (руб 177) | руб 496 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (руб 371) | руб 776 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 54% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (руб 887) | руб 5,100 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (руб 2,128) | руб 3,365 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (руб 2,106) | руб 6,660 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (руб 2,795) | руб 7,021 | - 60% | |
| 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 | 33,441,300 Dinar (руб 1,336,576) | руб 1,941,100 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (руб 25) | руб 50 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (руб 2,393) | руб 1,645 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (руб 162) | руб 466 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (руб 320) | руб 471 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (руб 838) | руб 1,425 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (руб 751) | руб 294 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (руб 287) | руб 218 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (руб 122) | руб 253 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (руб 109) | руб 101 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (руб 119) | руб 126 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (руб 407) | руб 657 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Iraq | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (руб 855) | руб 1,572 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (руб 703) | руб 572 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (руб 1,253) | руб 3,998 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (руб 2,600) | руб 4,373 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (руб 534) | руб 397 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (руб 207) | руб 191 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (руб 249) | руб 252 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (руб 33,230) | руб 49,633 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (руб 4.90) | руб 2.50 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (руб 2,604) | руб 2,595 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (руб 119) | руб 172 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,524 prices entered by 443 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.03997
RUB
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IQD
Cost of living in Iraq is 13% cheaper than in Russia
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