Cost of living in Iraq compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,494 Dinar (Dirham 24) | Dirham 52 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,299 Dinar (Dirham 20) | Dirham 34 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,115 Dinar (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,562 Dinar (Dirham 4.38) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,902 Dinar (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Dinar (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 5.02 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,689 Dinar (Dirham 10) | Dirham 31 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,033 Dinar (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 928 Dinar (Dirham 2.60) | Dirham 3.98 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,376 Dinar (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,812 Dinar (Dirham 50) | Dirham 80 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,353 Dinar (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,103 Dinar (Dirham 3.09) | Dirham 4.99 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Iraq is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,150,780 Dinar (Dirham 3,226) | Dirham 9,431 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 685,960 Dinar (Dirham 1,923) | Dirham 5,945 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar (Dirham 671) | Dirham 797 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 687,702 Dinar (Dirham 1,928) | Dirham 6,217 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar (Dirham 1,025) | Dirham 4,162 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar (Dirham 438) | Dirham 568 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar (Dirham 94) | Dirham 283 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar (Dirham 1,380) | Dirham 837 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar (Dirham 391) | Dirham 338 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar (Dirham 32) | Dirham 47 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar (Dirham 19) | Dirham 35 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,636 Dinar (Dirham 103) | Dirham 238 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,833 Dinar (Dirham 204) | Dirham 208 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 96,719 Dinar (Dirham 271) | Dirham 350 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar (Dirham 283) | Dirham 366 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Iraq is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar (Dirham 62,604) | Dirham 117,172 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 612 Dinar (Dirham 1.72) | Dirham 2.92 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,947 Dinar (Dirham 115) | Dirham 227 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Iraq is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar (Dirham 39) | Dirham 30 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar (Dirham 70) | Dirham 285 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Dinar (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,397 Dinar (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,656 Dinar (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,809 Dinar (Dirham 25) | Dirham 38 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Iraq is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,416 Dinar (Dirham 68) | Dirham 194 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,908 Dinar (Dirham 70) | Dirham 92 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar (Dirham 120) | Dirham 396 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,886 Dinar (Dirham 151) | Dirham 378 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,104 Dinar (Dirham 28) | Dirham 76 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,911 Dinar (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,558 Dinar (Dirham 16) | Dirham 36 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar (Dirham 1,944) | Dirham 1,944 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar (Dirham 1.31) | Dirham 0.78 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,963 Dinar (Dirham 151) | Dirham 274 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,923 Dinar (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,016 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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