Cost of living in Iraq compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,491 Dinar ($5.72) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,256 Dinar ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,338 Dinar ($3.31) | $5.84 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,463 Dinar ($1.12) | $1.11 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,361 Dinar ($1.80) | $5.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,133 Dinar ($0.86) | $4.89 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,686 Dinar ($3.58) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,444 Dinar ($1.10) | $4.34 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 962 Dinar ($0.73) | $2.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,479 Dinar ($2.66) | $3.55 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,221 Dinar ($12) | $18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,679 Dinar ($1.28) | $2.95 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 853 Dinar ($0.65) | $3.15 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 877,840 Dinar ($670) | $3,211 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 544,423 Dinar ($416) | $2,486 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,910 Dinar ($95) | $234 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 665,437 Dinar ($508) | $2,262 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 513,232 Dinar ($392) | $1,671 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,529 Dinar ($94) | $172 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,695 Dinar ($30) | $62 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 295,896 Dinar ($226) | $252 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 114,154 Dinar ($87) | $151 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,284 Dinar ($3.27) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,000 Dinar ($76) | $35 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,193 Dinar ($26) | $59 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,949 Dinar ($31) | $51 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 126,815 Dinar ($97) | $105 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,570 Dinar ($44) | $142 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Dinar ($15,267) | $31,010 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 716 Dinar ($0.55) | $0.94 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,419 Dinar ($26) | $86 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,845 Dinar ($2.17) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Dinar ($2.29) | $22 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,649 Dinar ($15) | $170 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,956 Dinar ($3.02) | $9 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,055 Dinar ($3.86) | $5.35 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Dinar ($3.82) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,989 Dinar ($1.52) | $5.22 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,688 Dinar ($2.05) | $2.41 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,873 Dinar ($8) | $31 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Iraq | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,657 Dinar ($12) | $61 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,432 Dinar ($13) | $31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,390 Dinar ($17) | $228 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,616 Dinar ($32) | $104 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Dinar ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,863 Dinar ($2.95) | $5.90 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Dinar ($3.82) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Dinar ($0.13) | $0.54 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 53,035 Dinar ($40) | $72 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,895 Dinar ($2.21) | $11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,560 prices entered by 1,942 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 63% cheaper than in United States
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