Cost of Living in Mosul
Summary of cost of living in Mosul, Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,789.8 (ID2,345,229.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $502.3 (ID658,100.6), excluding rent.
- Mosul is 74.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Mosul is, on average, 96.1% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ID4,465.44 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ID25,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ID8,000.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ID2,000.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ID2,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ID2,077.57 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ID504.82 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ID253.01 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ID1,062.50 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ID907.19 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ID765.44 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ID2,000.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ID2,154.57 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ID2,551.46 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ID7,030.69 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ID396.89 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ID623.69 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ID425.24 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ID303.91 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ID285.76 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ID272.16 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ID537.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ID875.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ID10,000.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ID2,500.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ID2,500.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ID2,500.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ID500.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ID100,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ID2,000.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ID3,218.69 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ID6,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ID684.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ID22,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ID26,333,333.33 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ID115,000.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ID20,000.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ID43,735.30 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ID31,250.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ID33,750.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ID12,500.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ID259,166.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ID4,750,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ID16,250.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ID25,000.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ID35,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ID33,333.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ID209,308.84 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ID151,205.90 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ID365,514.74 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ID370,860.32 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ID98,080.22 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ID112,817.06 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ID630,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? | |
Prices in Mosul
This city had 58 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 24 April 2026
Last update: 24 April 2026
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| Cost of Living in Ad-dujayl | 208.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Khanaqin | 217.73 miles |
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