Cost of Living in Iraq

Summary of cost of living in Iraq:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 6,555.21 IQD 2,622.09-13,110.43
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 28,842.94 IQD 18,000.00-58,996.93
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8,000.00 IQD 7,000.00-12,000.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 2,622.09 IQD 1,500.00-6,555.21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3,388.80 IQD 2,000.00-7,000.00
Cappuccino (regular) 2,953.91 IQD 1,000.00-5,244.17
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 582.53 IQD 500.00-1,000.00
Water (12 oz small bottle) 265.80 IQD 250.00-500.00
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 6,072.16 IQD 3,785.41-7,570.83
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 978.57 IQD 475.74-2,267.96
Rice (white), (1 lb) 903.07 IQD 594.68-1,250.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 2,251.19 IQD 1,500.00-3,146.50
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3,025.15 IQD 1,360.78-6,000.01
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2,336.91 IQD 1,189.36-4,162.76
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6,565.48 IQD 4,757.44-8,618.27
Apples (1 lb) 581.56 IQD 386.54-907.19
Banana (1 lb) 650.26 IQD 505.48-907.19
Oranges (1 lb) 594.41 IQD 340.19-907.19
Tomato (1 lb) 401.62 IQD 178.40-594.68
Potato (1 lb) 383.96 IQD 178.40-594.68
Onion (1 lb) 365.08 IQD 226.80-594.68
Lettuce (1 head) 791.10 IQD 393.31-1,311.04
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 670.83 IQD 327.76-1,311.04
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15,000.00 IQD 7,000.00-25,000.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2,383.42 IQD 1,311.04-3,972.86
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3,055.41 IQD 1,750.00-5,244.17
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 2,622.09 IQD 2,000.00-3,933.13
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 500.00 IQD 500.00-1,000.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 43,478.26 IQD 30,000.00-83,906.75
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,000.00 IQD 2,000.00-5,000.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4,219.84 IQD 2,742.90-6,329.76
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 7,000.00 IQD 5,000.00-13,110.43
Gasoline (1 gallon) 2,841.97 IQD 1,703.44-4,921.04
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 23,799,386.43 IQD 18,000,000.00-30,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 25,667,081.45 IQD 23,500,000.00-30,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 125,644.67 IQD 85,000.00-262,208.59
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 29,990.96 IQD 13,110.43-40,000.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 42,897.32 IQD 30,000.00-65,552.15
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42,753.88 IQD 23,598.77-81,806.31
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 17,014.52 IQD 10,000.00-25,000.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 10,000.00 IQD 9,177.30-15,000.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 182,854.32 IQD 83,333.33-458,865.03
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 2,757,702.24 IQD 1,022,613.49-6,000,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 32,402.83 IQD 15,000.00-65,552.15
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 33,749.15 IQD 15,000.00-75,000.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 66,615.88 IQD 30,000.00-150,000.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 56,342.08 IQD 25,000.00-150,000.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 450,951.43 IQD 250,000.00-800,000.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 292,173.09 IQD 150,000.00-458,865.03
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 772,215.89 IQD 400,000.00-1,400,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 532,669.87 IQD 300,000.00-800,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 140,230.84 IQD 91,349.15-365,396.58
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 75,591.97 IQD 46,451.13-185,804.53
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 718,274.00 IQD
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 9.62 7.00-15.00

Prices in Iraq

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Last update: March 2024
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