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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 2.73 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Iraq.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Iraq.

6.39 EUR
1.06 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Iraq.

2.17 EUR
1.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.19 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.97 EUR (13.88 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Iraq.

17.19 EUR
11.97 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.9 EUR (14.96 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Iraq.

15.52 EUR
12.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.16 EUR (4.82 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 70% lower in Iraq.

13.87 EUR
4.16 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.38 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.09 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Iraq.

16.38 EUR
1.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Iraq.

2.88 EUR
1.56 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.73 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76% lower in Iraq.

6.20 EUR
1.49 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.12 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Iraq.

3.29 EUR
1.83 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.55 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Iraq.

2.54 EUR
0.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Iraq.

4.32 EUR
0.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.8 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 4.21 EUR (4.88 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Iraq.

14.80 EUR
4.21 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Iraq.

1.37 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Iraq.

3.46 EUR
0.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Iraq.

4.93 EUR
0.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 82% lower in Iraq.

3.23 EUR
0.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.13 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Iraq.

7.13 EUR
1.40 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.74 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.73 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Iraq.

5.49 EUR
0.63 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74% lower in Iraq.

2.15 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Iraq - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.57 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Iraq.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.6 EUR (3.01 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Iraq.

5.05 EUR
2.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Iraq.

2.85 EUR
0.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.95 EUR (3.43 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Iraq.

6.90 EUR
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.46 EUR (2.85 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Iraq.

10.35 EUR
2.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.56 EUR (7.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Iraq.

10.35 EUR
6.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.73 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 31.18 EUR (36.16 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Iraq.

120.73 EUR
31.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.42 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.45 EUR (5.16 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Iraq.

22.42 EUR
4.45 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.19 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Iraq.

2.20 EUR
0.16 EUR

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

0.85 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 30% lower in Iraq.

0.80 EUR
0.56 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Iraq - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.43 times more for transportation in the United States than in Iraq.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.83 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 24.12 EUR (27.97 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Iraq.

113.83 EUR
24.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Iraq.

2.50 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.22 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 6.56 EUR (7.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Iraq.

36.22 EUR
6.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.52 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Iraq.

1.87 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Iraq.

4.30 EUR
3.28 EUR

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 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.56 EUR (7.61 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 62% lower in Iraq.

17.25 EUR
6.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 136.05 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 38.88 EUR (45.09 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Iraq.

136.05 EUR
38.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.05 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 15.59 EUR (18.08 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Iraq.

56.05 EUR
15.59 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Iraq - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.34 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 3499 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 432.15 EUR (501.14 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Iraq.

3 499 EUR
432.15 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 2193 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 273.51 EUR (317.18 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Iraq.

2 193 EUR
273.51 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 7090 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 670.49 EUR (777.54 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Iraq.

7 090 EUR
670.49 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 4507 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 475.91 EUR (551.89 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Iraq.

4 507 EUR
475.91 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Iraq - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.31 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 14966 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2478 EUR (2873.63 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Iraq.

14 966 EUR
2 478 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 10500 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1004 EUR (1164.04 USD) in Iraq. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Iraq.

10 500 EUR
1 004 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Iraq - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 8.54 times higher than in Iraq.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4437 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 519.61 EUR (602.57 USD) in Iraq. The average salary is 88.3% lower in Iraq.

4 437 EUR
519.61 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.5 EUR
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Two stars

126 EUR
-

Three stars

168 EUR
-

Four stars

218 EUR
-

Five stars

518 EUR
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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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