Cost of Living in Iraq
Summary of cost of living in Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,822.3$ (2,387,178.7IQD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 518.6$ (679,388.7IQD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Iraq is, on average, 58.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Iraq is, on average, 82.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,000.00 IQD | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 30,000.00 IQD | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4,500.00 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4,000.00 IQD | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,440.00 IQD | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 566.64 IQD | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 298.43 IQD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,589.66 IQD | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 963.15 IQD | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 918.66 IQD | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2,283.58 IQD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,787.69 IQD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,505.84 IQD | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7,442.14 IQD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 612.57 IQD | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 668.94 IQD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 578.94 IQD | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 399.05 IQD | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 378.47 IQD | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 372.52 IQD | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 817.62 IQD | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 715.65 IQD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,600.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2,598.90 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,043.96 IQD | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,500.00 IQD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 IQD | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 39,650.00 IQD | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3,218.69 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 8,000.00 IQD | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 822.99 IQD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 22,500,000.00 IQD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,717,666.67 IQD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 138,536.45 IQD | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 21,139.09 IQD | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42,131.15 IQD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47,125.36 IQD | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21,383.19 IQD | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10,000.00 IQD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 212,796.12 IQD | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,370,705.88 IQD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 27,928.43 IQD | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 33,874.83 IQD | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76,595.48 IQD | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 53,767.56 IQD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 412,058.82 IQD | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 266,494.47 IQD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 723,998.80 IQD | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 520,928.51 IQD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 192,122.75 IQD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 96,177.09 IQD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 739,402.14 IQD | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.59 | |
Prices in Iraq
This country had 1608 entries in the past 12 months by 78 different contributors.
Last update: 9 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Cost of Living in محافظة الأنبار
Cost of Living in محافظة البصرة
Cost of Living in محافظة القادسية
Cost of Living in محافظة المثنى
Cost of Living in محافظة النجف
Cost of Living in محافظة بابل
Cost of Living in محافظة بغداد
Cost of Living in محافظة ديالى
Cost of Living in محافظة ذي قار
Cost of Living in محافظة صلاح الدين
Cost of Living in محافظة كربلاء
Cost of Living in محافظة كركوك
Cost of Living in محافظة ميسان
Cost of Living in محافظة نینوى
Cost of Living in محافظة واسط
Cost of Living in هەرێمی کوردستان
Cost of Living in پارێزگای دھۆک
Cost of Living in پارێزگای سلێمانی
Cost of Living in پارێزگای ھەولێر
Cost of Living in پارێزگای ھەڵەبجە
Cost of Living in محافظة البصرة
Cost of Living in محافظة القادسية
Cost of Living in محافظة المثنى
Cost of Living in محافظة النجف
Cost of Living in محافظة بابل
Cost of Living in محافظة بغداد
Cost of Living in محافظة ديالى
Cost of Living in محافظة ذي قار
Cost of Living in محافظة صلاح الدين
Cost of Living in محافظة كربلاء
Cost of Living in محافظة كركوك
Cost of Living in محافظة ميسان
Cost of Living in محافظة نینوى
Cost of Living in محافظة واسط
Cost of Living in هەرێمی کوردستان
Cost of Living in پارێزگای دھۆک
Cost of Living in پارێزگای سلێمانی
Cost of Living in پارێزگای ھەولێر
Cost of Living in پارێزگای ھەڵەبجە
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