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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

EURIQDUSD

United States vs. Iraq - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.19 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Iraq.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iraq.

5.37 EUR
0.77 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.98 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Iraq.

2.20 EUR
0.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.08 EUR (9.87 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 53% lower in Iraq.

19.30 EUR
9.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Iraq.

16.55 EUR
11.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.72 EUR (4.04 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Iraq.

16.02 EUR
3.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.71 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Iraq.

14.71 EUR
1.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Iraq.

2.95 EUR
1.37 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Iraq.

4.36 EUR
1.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 36% lower in Iraq.

3.61 EUR
2.31 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.98 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Iraq.

2.61 EUR
0.69 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Iraq.

3.93 EUR
0.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.37 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.98 EUR (4.33 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Iraq.

15.37 EUR
3.98 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Iraq.

1.15 EUR
0.95 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Iraq.

3.59 EUR
0.49 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Iraq.

4.90 EUR
0.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Iraq.

3.92 EUR
0.56 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Iraq.

7.56 EUR
1.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.26 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Iraq.

5.75 EUR
0.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.51 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Iraq.

2.30 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

EURIQDUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 55% lower in Iraq.

4.80 EUR
2.16 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.45 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 84% lower in Iraq.

2.57 EUR
0.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 75% lower in Iraq.

7.36 EUR
1.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.2 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.5 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65% lower in Iraq.

9.20 EUR
3.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.31 EUR (6.86 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Iraq.

11.04 EUR
6.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.96 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 27.59 EUR (30 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 70% lower in Iraq.

91.96 EUR
27.59 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.34 EUR (4.72 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Iraq.

22.99 EUR
4.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Iraq.

2.02 EUR
0.18 EUR

Fuel

EURIQDUSD

United States vs. Iraq - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.6 times more for fuel in the United States than in Iraq.

Diesel 1L

1.00 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Iraq.

0.85 EUR
0.53 EUR

Transportation

EURIQDUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.63 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 21.11 EUR (22.96 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Iraq.

118.63 EUR
21.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.35 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Iraq.

2.53 EUR
0.32 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.59 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.52 EUR (4.91 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Iraq.

27.59 EUR
4.52 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

1.71 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.06 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Iraq.

4.14 EUR
1.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURIQDUSD

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 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.44 EUR (7 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Iraq.

16.55 EUR
6.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.36 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 31.11 EUR (33.83 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Iraq.

90.36 EUR
31.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.95 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 13.39 EUR (14.56 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Iraq.

34.95 EUR
13.39 EUR

Flats for rent

EURIQDUSD

United States vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.72 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 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 411 EUR (446.92 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Iraq.

3 495 EUR
411.00 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 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 234.04 EUR (254.49 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Iraq.

2 189 EUR
234.04 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 6524 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 756.85 EUR (823 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Iraq.

6 524 EUR
756.85 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 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 430.96 EUR (468.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Iraq.

3 777 EUR
430.96 EUR

Flats for sale

EURIQDUSD

United States vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.62 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 13130 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1942 EUR (2112.01 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Iraq.

13 130 EUR
1 942 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 8530 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 900.63 EUR (979.34 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Iraq.

8 530 EUR
900.63 EUR

Salary

EURIQDUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5515 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 471.48 EUR (512.69 USD) in Iraq. The average salary is 91.5% lower in Iraq.

5 515 EUR
471.48 EUR

Hotels

EURIQDUSD

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

One star

104 EUR
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Two stars

119 EUR
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Three stars

165 EUR
-

Four stars

222 EUR
-

Five stars

507 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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