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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Iraq

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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United States vs. Iraq - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.74 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Iraq.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 1.22 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Iraq.

7.41 USD
1.22 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.15 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Iraq.

2.52 USD
1.15 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 13.81 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Iraq.

19.94 USD
13.81 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 14.89 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Iraq.

18.00 USD
14.89 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 4.8 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Iraq.

16.08 USD
4.80 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 2.08 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Iraq.

19.00 USD
2.08 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 1.8 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Iraq.

3.34 USD
1.80 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.72 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Iraq.

7.19 USD
1.72 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 2.11 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Iraq.

3.81 USD
2.11 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 0.62 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Iraq.

2.94 USD
0.62 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 0.81 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Iraq.

5.01 USD
0.81 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 4.85 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Iraq.

17.16 USD
4.85 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 1.27 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Iraq.

1.59 USD
1.27 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 0.65 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Iraq.

4.01 USD
0.65 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 0.99 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Iraq.

5.72 USD
0.99 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 0.67 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Iraq.

3.74 USD
0.67 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 1.62 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Iraq.

8.27 USD
1.62 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 0.73 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Iraq.

6.37 USD
0.73 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.65 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Iraq.

2.49 USD
0.65 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Iraq - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.58 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Iraq.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 3 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Iraq.

5.86 USD
3.00 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 0.38 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Iraq.

3.30 USD
0.38 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 3.41 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Iraq.

8.00 USD
3.41 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 2.84 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Iraq.

12.00 USD
2.84 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 7.57 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Iraq.

12.00 USD
7.57 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 35.98 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Iraq.

140.00 USD
35.98 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 5.13 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Iraq.

26.00 USD
5.13 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 0.19 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Iraq.

2.55 USD
0.19 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Iraq - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times more for fuel in the United States than in Iraq.

Diesel 1L

0.99 USD
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Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 0.65 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Iraq.

0.93 USD
0.65 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Iraq - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.45 times more for transportation in the United States than in Iraq.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 27.83 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Iraq.

132.00 USD
27.83 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 0.66 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Iraq.

2.90 USD
0.66 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 7.57 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 82% lower in Iraq.

42.00 USD
7.57 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 1.51 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Iraq.

2.17 USD
1.51 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 3.79 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 24% lower in Iraq.

4.99 USD
3.79 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 7.57 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Iraq.

20.00 USD
7.57 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 44.86 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Iraq.

157.77 USD
44.86 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 17.99 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Iraq.

65.00 USD
17.99 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.38 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Iraq.

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 4058 USD in the United States and 498.63 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Iraq.

4 058 USD
498.63 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 315.59 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Iraq.

2 543 USD
315.59 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 773.64 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Iraq.

8 221 USD
773.64 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 549.12 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Iraq.

5 227 USD
549.12 USD

Flats for sale

USDIQDEUR

United States vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.35 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Iraq.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 17355 USD in the United States and 2859 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Iraq.

17 355 USD
2 859 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 1158 USD in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Iraq.

12 176 USD
1 158 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Iraq - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 8.58 times higher than in Iraq.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 599.55 USD in Iraq. The average salary is 88.3% lower in Iraq.

5 145 USD
599.55 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
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Three stars

195 USD
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Four stars

252 USD
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Five stars

601 USD
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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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