Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,487 Dinar ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,701 Dinar ($5.94) | $9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,875 Dinar ($1.96) | $4.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,595 Dinar ($1.09) | $0.90 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,706 Dinar ($1.85) | $2.92 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Dinar ($0.58) | $4.25 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,486 Dinar ($3.06) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,255 Dinar ($0.86) | $3.87 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 750 Dinar ($0.51) | $2.00 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,712 Dinar ($1.85) | $2.93 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,523 Dinar ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,214 Dinar ($0.83) | $2.06 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 922 Dinar ($0.63) | $2.41 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 989,466 Dinar ($675) | $2,377 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 538,187 Dinar ($367) | $1,830 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 154,956 Dinar ($106) | $189 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 992,027 Dinar ($677) | $1,665 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 489,497 Dinar ($334) | $1,270 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 214,090 Dinar ($146) | $127 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,453 Dinar ($29) | $56 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 330,554 Dinar ($226) | $283 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,125 Dinar ($184) | $130 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,090 Dinar ($2.79) | $11 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,778 Dinar ($9) | $24 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,532 Dinar ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 44,555 Dinar ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,145 Dinar ($31) | $87 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,810 Dinar ($39) | $109 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar ($22,820) | $23,800 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 590 Dinar ($0.40) | $0.84 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar ($41) | $75 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,290 Dinar ($2.93) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,086 Dinar ($4.84) | $18 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,784 Dinar ($15) | $106 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,925 Dinar ($16) | $7 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,819 Dinar ($7) | $3.90 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,789 Dinar ($2.59) | $5.24 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,245 Dinar ($2.21) | $3.91 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,471 Dinar ($2.37) | $1.92 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,381 Dinar ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,601 Dinar ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,043 Dinar ($12) | $26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,950 Dinar ($24) | $166 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,548 Dinar ($50) | $77 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,100 Dinar ($11) | $13 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,457 Dinar ($2.36) | $4.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,744 Dinar ($4.60) | $5.84 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 884,927 Dinar ($604) | $448 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar ($0.08) | $0.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 69,807 Dinar ($48) | $48 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,757 Dinar ($1.88) | $9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,933 prices entered by 2,939 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 49% cheaper than in United States
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