Cost of Living Rankings
The cost of living indices for Iraq are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Iraq, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
Highest to LowestUpdated: Feb, 2025
Cost of Living Data
The following pricing data has been gathered from 1 user contributions, as of the most recent update in November, 2024.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.38
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$12.97
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.53
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.29
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$1.53
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$1.91
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$10.68
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.38
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.29
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.76
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$9,156.81
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$152.61
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$114.46
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$228.92
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$1,526.14
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$76.31
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$26.71
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$3.82
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$11.45
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.45
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$15.26
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$22.89