Cost of Living in Iraq
Summary of cost of living in Iraq:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,812.2$ (2,373,956.8IQD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 529.5$ (693,640.0IQD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Iraq is, on average, 59.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Iraq is, on average, 83.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,250.00 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) | 2,941.75 IQD | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 527.90 IQD | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 260.59 IQD | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6,161.48 IQD | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 975.32 IQD | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 955.75 IQD | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2,296.61 IQD | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,911.54 IQD | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,474.67 IQD | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7,269.83 IQD | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 618.95 IQD | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 685.19 IQD | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 593.12 IQD | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 392.94 IQD | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 370.32 IQD | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 367.33 IQD | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 793.36 IQD | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 701.47 IQD | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 IQD | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,413.91 IQD | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2,859.77 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) | 3,616.16 IQD | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7,000.00 IQD | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3,047.10 IQD | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,580,000.00 IQD | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,589,375.00 IQD | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 126,309.16 IQD | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20,783.33 IQD | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42,097.19 IQD | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45,609.46 IQD | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19,258.01 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 | 167,993.16 IQD | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,087,828.57 IQD | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 28,267.64 IQD | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33,701.95 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72,136.36 IQD | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 52,239.47 IQD | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 392,588.24 IQD | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 255,016.00 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 691,219.61 IQD | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 497,957.45 IQD | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 147,239.22 IQD | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 76,310.87 IQD | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 732,840.00 IQD | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.23 |
Prices in Iraq
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Last update: 16 July 2025
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Last update: 16 July 2025
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