Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,947 Dinar ($5.44) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,146 Dinar ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,506 Dinar ($2.40) | $4.21 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,433 Dinar ($0.98) | $0.88 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,444 Dinar ($1.67) | $2.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 953 Dinar ($0.65) | $4.11 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,647 Dinar ($1.81) | $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Dinar ($0.88) | $3.27 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 796 Dinar ($0.54) | $1.67 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,545 Dinar ($1.74) | $3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,344 Dinar ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,385 Dinar ($0.95) | $1.97 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 975 Dinar ($0.67) | $2.00 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,001,590 Dinar ($686) | $2,192 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 755,170 Dinar ($517) | $1,539 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,374 Dinar ($84) | $177 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 540,872 Dinar ($370) | $1,526 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 416,277 Dinar ($285) | $1,112 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 146,199 Dinar ($100) | $108 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,035 Dinar ($32) | $49 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 289,933 Dinar ($199) | $270 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,738 Dinar ($91) | $127 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,410 Dinar ($3.71) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,209 Dinar ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,378 Dinar ($20) | $47 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,300 Dinar ($31) | $43 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,483 Dinar ($56) | $87 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65,310 Dinar ($45) | $108 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,553,100 Dinar ($14,076) | $23,490 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 587 Dinar ($0.40) | $0.64 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,789 Dinar ($42) | $75 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,938 Dinar ($2.01) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,479 Dinar ($3.75) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Dinar ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,518 Dinar ($2.41) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,961 Dinar ($2.03) | $3.36 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,739 Dinar ($2.56) | $4.85 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,598 Dinar ($1.09) | $3.62 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,767 Dinar ($1.89) | $1.81 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,411 Dinar ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,261 Dinar ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,246 Dinar ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,928 Dinar ($26) | $211 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,624 Dinar ($42) | $78 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,392 Dinar ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,118 Dinar ($2.82) | $4.96 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,658 Dinar ($2.50) | $5.73 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 363,903 Dinar ($249) | $412 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 121 Dinar ($0.08) | $0.45 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,476 Dinar ($54) | $49 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,155 Dinar ($1.48) | $8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,809 prices entered by 4,399 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 54% cheaper than in United States
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