Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar ($2.93) | $4.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar ($1.14) | $0.87 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar ($2.41) | $3.03 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar ($0.87) | $4.01 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar ($3.47) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar ($1.30) | $3.37 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar ($0.75) | $1.70 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar ($1.89) | $3.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar ($18) | $14 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar ($1.06) | $1.91 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar ($0.90) | $2.10 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar ($552) | $2,198 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar ($396) | $1,578 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar ($122) | $179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar ($483) | $1,577 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar ($351) | $1,115 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar ($155) | $118 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar ($256) | $301 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar ($133) | $119 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar ($31) | $22 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar ($24) | $48 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar ($28) | $43 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar ($55) | $86 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar ($57) | $111 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar ($11,996) | $22,777 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Dinar ($0.51) | $0.76 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar ($33) | $80 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar ($5.84) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar ($20) | $110 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar ($5.81) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar ($4.06) | $3.46 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar ($4.03) | $4.90 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar ($1.17) | $3.46 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar ($2.28) | $1.80 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar ($33) | $208 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar ($45) | $75 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar ($4.50) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar ($2.71) | $4.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar ($2.88) | $5.75 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar ($545) | $406 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar ($0.23) | $0.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar ($36) | $53 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar ($2.09) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 53,090 prices entered by 6,743 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 45% cheaper than in United States
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