Cost of Living in Iraq
Summary of cost of living in Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 18,847.4kr (2,394,570.0IQD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 5,494.1kr (698,027.6IQD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Iraq is, on average, 58.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Iraq is, on average, 83.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 47.23 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 236.13 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 62.97 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 20.74 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.78 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 22.93 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.16 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 49.22 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.78 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 7.42 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 18.23 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 23.80 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 19.82 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 57.36 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.91 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.36 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.79 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.16 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.02 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.97 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.32 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 5.40 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 118.06 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 18.94 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 23.09 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.62 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.94 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 342.21 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 23.61 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 28.50 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 61.87 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 23.69 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 185,619.15 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 203,436.88 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,002.98 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 202.52 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 335.97 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 363.70 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 146.82 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 78.71 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,361.81 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,254.81 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 244.68 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 287.52 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 600.09 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 419.01 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,175.19 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,073.77 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,656.28 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,944.08 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,152.45 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 581.34 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,701.42 kr | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.23 |
Prices in Iraq
This country had 2328 entries in the past 12 months by 127 different contributors.
Last update: 19 May 2025
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Last update: 19 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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