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Iraq
Trust 100
Cities tracked
10
Local currency
IQD
87
Relocation
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About Iraq
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$473
Family of 4 / mo
$1,223
Internet
31.76Mbps
Interest rate
7.5%
Inflation
3.7%
Population
45.5M
Iraq is a country located in the heart of the Middle East, known for its rich history and diverse culture. It is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, including the Sumerians and Babylonians, who made important contributions to writing, mathematics, and law. The capital city, Baghdad, is famous for its historic sites and vibrant markets.
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Al Hillah, Iraq
Trust 47USD $851 / mo · single, excl. rent
As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Trust 47USD $782 / mo · single, excl. rent
Baghdad, Iraq
Trust 47USD $969 / mo · single, excl. rent
Basra, Iraq
Trust 47USD $979 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dohuk (Duhok), Iraq
Trust 47USD $702 / mo · single, excl. rent
Dohuk Duhok, Iraq
Trust 50— / mo · single, excl. rent
Erbil (Irbil), Iraq
Trust 47USD $1,123 / mo · single, excl. rent
Erbil Irbil, Iraq
Trust 50— / mo · single, excl. rent
Karbala, Iraq
Trust 47USD $785 / mo · single, excl. rent
Mosul, Iraq
Trust 47USD $511 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $53.89
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $36.54
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $33.28
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $66.69
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.01
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $767.89
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.59
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $3.73
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $2.28
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.31
- CappuccinoroughUSD $3.01
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $6.63
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $29.09
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $9.23
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $13.51
- Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $1.34
- Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.4
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $1.34
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.92
- Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.83
- Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $0.8
- Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $0.88
- Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.68
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $13.66
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $2.7
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $4.84
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $156.45
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $477.01
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $298.11
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $832.32
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $539.78
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $85.35
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $44.47
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $17.82
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $11.31
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $172.14
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $2,756
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $4.35
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $3.38
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $20,473
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $6.75
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $40.12
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $23,023
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.57
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $50.46
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $128.12
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