Cost of Living in Iraq
Summary of cost of living in Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,815.2$ (2,380,803.9IQD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 530.7$ (696,032.8IQD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Iraq is, on average, 59.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Iraq is, on average, 83.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,000.00 IQD | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 30,000.00 IQD | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,500.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,500.00 IQD | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2,957.81 IQD | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 528.36 IQD | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 260.78 IQD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6,128.18 IQD | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 980.12 IQD | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 951.69 IQD | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2,289.92 IQD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,951.57 IQD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,494.54 IQD | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7,258.93 IQD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 619.35 IQD | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 681.31 IQD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 597.80 IQD | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 394.27 IQD | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 373.55 IQD | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 369.46 IQD | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 787.78 IQD | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 689.36 IQD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,355.92 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,860.44 IQD | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,500.00 IQD | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 IQD | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 43,478.26 IQD | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3,000.00 IQD | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3,621.03 IQD | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7,000.00 IQD | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3,021.95 IQD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,608,580.40 IQD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,468,394.12 IQD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 127,078.55 IQD | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20,887.03 IQD | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42,335.58 IQD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46,512.79 IQD | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19,056.54 IQD | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10,000.00 IQD | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 170,254.76 IQD | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,120,309.21 IQD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 28,334.38 IQD | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33,711.17 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72,830.61 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 53,099.82 IQD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 390,009.48 IQD | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 251,091.17 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 699,206.58 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 485,764.41 IQD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 147,287.50 IQD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 76,329.41 IQD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 727,536.81 IQD | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.23 |
Prices in Iraq
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Last update: 27 June 2025
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Last update: 27 June 2025
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