Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,319 Dinar ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,996 Dinar ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,595 Dinar ($3.12) | $5.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,899 Dinar ($1.29) | $1.08 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,095 Dinar ($2.10) | $4.57 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 951 Dinar ($0.65) | $4.59 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,749 Dinar ($1.87) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,050 Dinar ($0.71) | $4.22 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 961 Dinar ($0.65) | $2.18 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,019 Dinar ($1.37) | $3.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,122 Dinar ($16) | $16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,358 Dinar ($0.92) | $2.54 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 977 Dinar ($0.66) | $2.85 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 986,527 Dinar ($670) | $2,840 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 524,895 Dinar ($356) | $2,105 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,233 Dinar ($162) | $215 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 616,802 Dinar ($419) | $1,989 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 365,450 Dinar ($248) | $1,461 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 156,166 Dinar ($106) | $148 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,471 Dinar ($23) | $59 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 492,291 Dinar ($334) | $290 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 139,491 Dinar ($95) | $123 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,536 Dinar ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,744 Dinar ($4.58) | $32 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 43,613 Dinar ($30) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 69,345 Dinar ($47) | $48 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89,247 Dinar ($61) | $94 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,904 Dinar ($68) | $121 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 22,331,000 Dinar ($15,159) | $27,034 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 784 Dinar ($0.53) | $1.14 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 53,703 Dinar ($36) | $78 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,686 Dinar ($4.54) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,067 Dinar ($10) | $23 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,519 Dinar ($17) | $136 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,107 Dinar ($2.79) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,996 Dinar ($2.71) | $4.61 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,847 Dinar ($3.29) | $5.72 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,252 Dinar ($2.21) | $4.66 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,476 Dinar ($2.36) | $2.14 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Dinar ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,923 Dinar ($19) | $53 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,268 Dinar ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,697 Dinar ($29) | $195 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Dinar ($36) | $92 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,718 Dinar ($4.56) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,992 Dinar ($3.39) | $5.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,415 Dinar ($3.00) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 693,561 Dinar ($471) | $524 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 468 Dinar ($0.32) | $0.20 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,062 Dinar ($27) | $57 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,594 Dinar ($1.76) | $10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,009 prices entered by 2,810 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 58% cheaper than in United States
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