Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Iraq is 3.09 times less expensive as compared to United States.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Iraq and United States. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Iraq and United States.
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Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 700,000 IQD (532 USD) | 2,500 USD |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) | 3,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,800,000 IQD (1,368 USD) | 4,500 USD |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 400,000 IQD (304 USD) | 1,800 USD |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 700,000 IQD (532 USD) | 2,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) | 3,200 USD |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 12 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.5 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Iraq is 4.04 times less expensive than United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 2,000,000 IQD (1,520 USD) | 3,000 USD |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) | 150 USD |
Heating Cost Per Month | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 120 USD |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 80 USD |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 50 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 44.12% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Iraq costs 1.97 times less compared to United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) | 60 USD |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 50 USD |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 30 USD |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 100 USD |
The internet and communication costs 25.58% less in Iraq compared to United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 4 USD |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 1 USD |
Water (1 Liter) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 1 USD |
Bread (500 gm) | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 2 USD |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) | 3 USD |
Cheese (1 KG) | 3,000 IQD (2.28 USD) | 6 USD |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) | 10 USD |
In Iraq, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.75 times less expensive than the cost in United States.
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 72.70% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Apples (1 KG) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) | 3 USD |
Bananas (1 KG) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 1.50 USD |
Oranges (1 KG) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 3 USD |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 700 IQD (0.53 USD) | 2 USD |
Lemons (1 KG) | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Onions (1 KG) | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 2 USD |
Lentils (1 KG) | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) | 4 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.96 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 20 USD |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 60 USD |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 8 USD |
Normal Coffee | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 4 USD |
Soft Drink | 300 IQD (0.23 USD) | 2 USD |
Pizza for One | 3,000 IQD (2.28 USD) | 15 USD |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 20 USD |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) | 8 USD |
Dining-Out costs 91.79% less in Iraq compared to United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 15 USD |
Glass of Wine | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 8 USD |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 3 USD |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 1,500 IQD (1.14 USD) | 4 USD |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,500 IQD (1.90 USD) | 20 USD |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 4,000 IQD (3.04 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 6.79 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 120 USD |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Single Train Ticket | 800,000 IQD (608 USD) | 100 USD |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) | 200 USD |
Taxi Start Fare | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 3 USD |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 2 USD |
Car Rental Per Day | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 50 USD |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 IQD (0.38 USD) | 5 USD |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 300 IQD (0.23 USD) | 2 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.20 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 15,000,000 IQD (11,400 USD) | 25,000 USD |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,000,000 IQD (1,520 USD) | 150 USD |
Driving License Fees | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 50 USD |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,500,000 IQD (1,140 USD) | 800 USD |
Car Maintenance Cost | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 200 USD |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 15 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1,200 IQD (0.91 USD) | 1 USD |
Fuel Per Gallon | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 4 USD |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.82 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Iraq compared to that of United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Doctor Visit | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 150 USD |
Specialist Visit | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 250 USD |
Dentist Visit | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 100 USD |
Eye Exam | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 80 USD |
Mental Health Counseling | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 150 USD |
Preventive Health Screening | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 80 USD |
Physical Therapy | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 100 USD |
Emergency Room Visit | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) | 500 USD |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 400 USD |
Vaccinations | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 40 USD |
Prescription Medication | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 20 USD |
Over the Counter Medication | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 10 USD |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,500,000 IQD (1,140 USD) | 300 USD |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 500 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 1.39 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 300,000 IQD (228 USD) | 300 USD |
Spa Treatment | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) | 150 USD |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 25,000 IQD (19 USD) | 40 USD |
Optical Glasses Cost | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) | 150 USD |
Contact Lenses Cost | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 100 USD |
Haircuts | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 25 USD |
Hair Coloring | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 75 USD |
Shampoo Price | 2,000 IQD (1.52 USD) | 5 USD |
Toothpaste Price | 1,000 IQD (0.76 USD) | 3 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 100 USD |
Men's Shirt | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 40 USD |
Women's Dress | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 80 USD |
Summer Dress | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) | 50 USD |
Men's Suit | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) | 500 USD |
Men's Jeans | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) | 60 USD |
Women's Jeans | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Men's Formal Shoes | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 100 USD |
Women's Formal Shoes | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Men's Casual Shoes | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 70 USD |
Women's Casual Shoes | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 60 USD |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 20 USD |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 20 USD |
Socks For Men | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 10 USD |
Socks For Women | 5,000 IQD (3.80 USD) | 10 USD |
Wintercoat for Adults | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 100 USD |
Sportswear | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) | 60 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 30 USD |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) | 40 USD |
Children's Winter Coat | 60,000 IQD (45.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Daycare for Infant | 200,000 IQD (152 USD) | 1,500 USD |
Daycare for Toddler | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) | 1,200 USD |
Childcare for Sick Days | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 40 USD |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) | 600 USD |
Extra Curricular Activities | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 60 USD |
Summer Camp for Kids | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 300 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 5.86 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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PreSchool Fees | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 1,800 USD |
Primary School Fees | 500,000 IQD (380 USD) | 4,000 USD |
Secondary School Fees | 600,000 IQD (456 USD) | 6,000 USD |
Private School Fees | 1,000,000 IQD (760 USD) | 8,000 USD |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000,000 IQD (3,800 USD) | 10,000 USD |
University Private Tuition Fees | 7,000,000 IQD (5,320 USD) | 20,000 USD |
After School Activities | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 150 USD |
Special Education Services | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 150 USD |
Tutoring | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 50 USD |
Textbooks Cost | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 40 USD |
School Supplies | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 4.57 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 15 USD |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 25,000 IQD (19 USD) | 50 USD |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 60 USD |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 50 USD |
Gym Membership | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 60 USD |
Swimming Pool Access | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 40 USD |
Museum Entry Ticket | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 15 USD |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 15,000 IQD (11.40 USD) | 25 USD |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 50 USD |
Bowling | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 15 USD |
Mini Golf | 15,000 IQD (11.40 USD) | 10 USD |
Video Games | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 60 USD |
Streaming Services | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 15 USD |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 25 USD |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150,000 IQD (114 USD) | 400 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 2.63 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Language Classes | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 40 USD |
Parenting Classes | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 60 USD |
Art Classes | 30,000 IQD (22.80 USD) | 30 USD |
Fitness Classes | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 20 USD |
Music Lessons | 50,000 IQD (38 USD) | 50 USD |
Dance Lessons | 40,000 IQD (30.40 USD) | 40 USD |
Reading Materials for Classes | 10,000 IQD (7.60 USD) | 10 USD |
Educational Software | 20,000 IQD (15.20 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, instead of United States, you would have to pay 1.47 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 1,200,000 IQD (912 USD) | 5,000 USD |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 900,000 IQD (684 USD) | 3,800 USD |
Minimum Wages | 20,000 IQD per hour (15.20 USD) | 60 USD per hour |
Average Bonus | 300,000 IQD (228 USD) | 1,000 USD |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 6.2 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index | 45 | 10 |
Median Household Income | 850,000 IQD (646 USD) | 5,000 USD |
If you lived in Iraq, you would earn 5.98 times less salary as compared to United States.
Indicators | Iraq | United States |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 100,000 IQD (76 USD) | 250 USD |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 75,000 IQD (57 USD) | 200 USD |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 80,000 IQD (60.80 USD) | 150 USD |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 70,000 IQD (53.20 USD) | 100 USD |
Professional Services cost 2.83 times less in Iraq, as compared to United States.
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