Cost of Living in Baghdad
Summary of cost of living in Baghdad, Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,152.1$ (2,816,585.4IQD), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 643.2$ (841,814.4IQD), excluding rent.
- Baghdad is 67.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Baghdad is, on average, 88.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.35 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 38.20 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.40 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.98 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.38 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.19 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.08 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.72 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.22 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.25 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.22 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.48 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.32 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.30 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.29 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.62 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.81 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.10 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.76 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 22.92 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.67 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.46 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7.64 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.01 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 18,338.11 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,301.71 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 170.56 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.55 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.11 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.01 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.64 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 161.31 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,788.60 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 32.70 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.61 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 65.08 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 53.01 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 554.38 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 324.03 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 926.17 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 568.71 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 262.05 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 116.06 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 626.00 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.67 |
Prices in Baghdad
This city had 559 entries in the past 12 months by 41 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Last update: May 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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