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Cost of Living & Prices:
Iraq vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Iraq vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.18 times less for grocery shopping in Iraq than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Iraq and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Iraq.

0.74 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Iraq and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Iraq.

0.86 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.67 EUR (9.87 USD) in Iraq and 18.45 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Iraq.

8.67 EUR
18.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in Iraq and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Iraq.

10.55 EUR
15.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.55 EUR (4.04 USD) in Iraq and 15.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Iraq.

3.55 EUR
15.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Iraq and 14.06 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Iraq.

1.50 EUR
14.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Iraq and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Iraq.

1.31 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.49 EUR (1.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Iraq and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Iraq.

1.49 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.21 EUR (2.51 USD) in Iraq and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Iraq.

2.21 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.96 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Iraq and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Iraq.

0.66 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Iraq and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Iraq.

0.69 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.81 EUR (4.33 USD) in Iraq and 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Iraq.

3.81 EUR
14.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Iraq and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Iraq.

0.91 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Iraq and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Iraq.

0.47 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Iraq and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Iraq.

0.79 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Iraq and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Iraq.

0.54 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Iraq and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Iraq.

1.10 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Iraq and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Iraq.

0.55 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Iraq and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Iraq.

0.45 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Iraq vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Iraq than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.07 EUR (2.35 USD) in Iraq and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Iraq.

2.07 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Iraq and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Iraq.

0.40 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Iraq.

1.76 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 EUR (3.5 USD) in Iraq and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Iraq.

3.08 EUR
8.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.03 EUR (6.86 USD) in Iraq and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Iraq.

6.03 EUR
10.55 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in Iraq and 87.88 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Iraq.

26.36 EUR
87.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.15 EUR (4.72 USD) in Iraq and 21.97 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Iraq.

4.15 EUR
21.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Iraq and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Iraq.

0.18 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Iraq vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.42 times less for fuel in Iraq than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

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0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Iraq and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Iraq.

0.57 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Iraq vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.21 times less for transportation in Iraq than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 20.18 EUR (22.96 USD) in Iraq and 113.36 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Iraq.

20.18 EUR
113.36 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Iraq and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Iraq.

0.31 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.31 EUR (4.91 USD) in Iraq and 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Iraq.

4.31 EUR
26.36 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United States.

1.76 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in Iraq and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Iraq.

1.81 EUR
3.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Iraq vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.15 EUR (7 USD) in Iraq and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Iraq.

6.15 EUR
15.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.73 EUR (33.83 USD) in Iraq and 86.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Iraq.

29.73 EUR
86.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.8 EUR (14.56 USD) in Iraq and 33.39 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Iraq.

12.80 EUR
33.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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Iraq vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.72 times less for renting an apartment in Iraq than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 392.75 EUR (446.92 USD) in Iraq and 3340 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Iraq.

392.75 EUR
3 340 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 223.64 EUR (254.49 USD) in Iraq and 2092 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Iraq.

223.64 EUR
2 092 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 723.24 EUR (823 USD) in Iraq and 6234 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Iraq.

723.24 EUR
6 234 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 411.83 EUR (468.63 USD) in Iraq and 3610 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Iraq.

411.83 EUR
3 610 EUR

Flats for sale

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Iraq vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.62 times less for buying an apartment in Iraq than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1856 EUR (2112.01 USD) in Iraq and 12547 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Iraq.

1 856 EUR
12 547 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 860.63 EUR (979.34 USD) in Iraq and 8151 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Iraq.

860.63 EUR
8 151 EUR

Salary

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Iraq vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Iraq is 11.7 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 450.55 EUR (512.69 USD) in Iraq and 5270 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.5% lower in Iraq.

450.55 EUR
5 270 EUR

Hotels

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Iraq vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.2 EUR

Two stars

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129 EUR

Three stars

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172 EUR

Four stars

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222 EUR

Five stars

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528 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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