- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,831 Dinar ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,496 Dinar ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,217 Dinar ($2.70) | $4.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar ($1.19) | $0.89 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,183 Dinar ($1.83) | $3.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 958 Dinar ($0.81) | $4.00 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,237 Dinar ($3.56) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,540 Dinar ($1.29) | $3.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar ($0.68) | $1.60 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,138 Dinar ($1.80) | $3.45 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,366 Dinar ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,190 Dinar ($1.00) | $1.91 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 972 Dinar ($0.82) | $2.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 748,485 Dinar ($629) | $2,046 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,794 Dinar ($490) | $1,580 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,041 Dinar ($101) | $177 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar ($688) | $1,587 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar ($313) | $1,131 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar ($98) | $121 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,378 Dinar ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 367,675 Dinar ($309) | $334 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,017 Dinar ($130) | $119 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar ($4.20) | $23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,787 Dinar ($23) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35,831 Dinar ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,637 Dinar ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,006 Dinar ($50) | $114 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,754,100 Dinar ($17,440) | $22,340 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 555 Dinar ($0.47) | $0.77 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,228 Dinar ($22) | $85 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,233 Dinar ($2.72) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,721 Dinar ($4.81) | $18 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,150 Dinar ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Dinar ($3.36) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,988 Dinar ($3.35) | $3.50 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,363 Dinar ($3.67) | $5.13 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,716 Dinar ($1.44) | $3.49 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,969 Dinar ($1.65) | $1.85 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,521 Dinar ($9) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,746 Dinar ($27) | $45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,164 Dinar ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27,474 Dinar ($23) | $173 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,935 Dinar ($43) | $79 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar ($5.64) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,874 Dinar ($4.10) | $4.86 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,811 Dinar ($4.04) | $5.89 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 492,121 Dinar ($414) | $426 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar ($0.08) | $0.34 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71,426 Dinar ($60) | $54 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,408 Dinar ($2.86) | $8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00084
USD
/
IQD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,661 prices entered by 13,300 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 52% cheaper than in United States
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