Cost Of Living in Baghdad 2025

Average monthly spending for singles, couples, students, and families in Baghdad

Whether you're living in Baghdad or planning to move there, it is very important to know the cost of living and the prices of things. Here we list the average spending for the four main population groups.

Affordable living in Baghdad

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked residents one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Baghdad?

Around 56% of surveyed residents think that living in Baghdad is affordable with proper budgeting while 44% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Low-cost alternatives in Baghdad

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked residents how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options57%

Few low-cost options43%

Based on the survey, 57% of the people living in Baghdad have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 43% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

How do people spend their money in Baghdad?

We asked thousands of people about their spending habits and expenditure breaks. Below are their answers.

People living in Baghdad typically spend from 13% to 32% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 24% being the average. The average spend on housing is 320,000 IQD with expenditure ranging from 32,000 IQD to 4.9M IQD. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses. Housing costs are highest for families and lowest for students as expected.

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Baghdad ranges from 4% to 11% of total expenses with 7% being the average. The average monthly cost of utilities is 48,000 IQD with 4,800 IQD and 720,000 IQD being the upper and lower limits.

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether you live near your work or school, but roughly speaking you would expect to spend from 10,000 IQD to 1.5M IQD on commuting with 100,000 IQD being the norm for most people in one month. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 7% of total spending on average but can go as low as 3% or as high as 11%.

The average outlay on groceries in a month in Baghdad is 250,000 IQD. The cost of groceries can range between 25,000 IQD to 3.8M IQD. People spend on average about 28% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 20% and 34% respectively.

People in Baghdad allocate 5% to 13% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending is around 10%. The range of medical expenses range from 6,300 IQD to 940,000 IQD with 63,000 IQD being the norm.

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 4,000 IQD to 610,000 IQD with 40,000 IQD being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 2% to 9% of total expenses with an average of 5% for most residents.

Spending on education can vary drastically between different people. While working singles can spend 0% on education, families and students' expenditure can reach up to 22%. On average, education constitutes 5% of the monthly expenditure with 3% and 11% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 61,000 IQD per month with 6,100 IQD being the minimum spent amount and 910,000 IQD being the maximum.

Retirement, pension plans, and life after work in Baghdad

What does the retirement lifestyle look like in Baghdad and how much retirement savings are required?

Retirement age

The retirement age for most employees in is 65 years. Specific retirement ages can vary based on factors like occupation, gender, years of contribution, and location. It is not entirely unlikely for people to retire either before or after this age.

Retirement planning and savings

There are many retirement saving options, some are personally initiated and others are government-sponsered. Regardless of the source of savings, the minimum amount of money that needs to be put aside to ensure a peaceful and comfortable retirement at each age can be found in the table below. This data is largely approximated and can vary drastically based on individual needs and situations. Treat these figures as a general guideline.

Retirement Income Distribution

We asked residents about their retirement income sources and below are the results.

Retirement Monthly Expenses in Baghdad

Financial goals of people in Baghdad

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Baghdad, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 8% of those who participated in the survey said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 40% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 9% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 7% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 18% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 7% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 8% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 12% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Singles

The average monthly expense for a single person living in Baghdad is 1,000,000 IQD. Expenses can range from 140,000 IQD at the minimum level to 11M IQD at the highest end.

Couples

The average monthly spending of couples in Baghdad is 1.5M IQD. Expenditure can range from 230,000 IQD to 14M IQD per month.

Families

The average cost of living for families in Baghdad is 1.7M IQD per month. Families spend anywhere from 350,000 IQD to 17M IQD.

Students

The average monthly expenditure for students in Baghdad is 720,000 IQD. Students spend from 110,000 IQD to 8M IQD per month.

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

About financial planning, money management, and household budgeting

Saving Challenges in Baghdad

Reasons that make it difficult for people to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping people from maximizing their savings in Baghdad. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 5% of the people said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 8% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 15% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 11% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 11% blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 7% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 6% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 20% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 12% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 3% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 2% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

Typical saving choices for people in Baghdad

Where do people choose to put their savings?

Financial Literacy in

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy51%

We asked residents of whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 49% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 51% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether residents of have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 40% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 60% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance40%

Easily manages finances60%

Expenditure to Income Ratio in Baghdad

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in.

Expense to income distribution levels

Interpretation and Analysis

The average spending-to-salary ratio in Baghdad is 100% This means that on average, people spend around 100% of their income for living. According to the distribution table, 16% of the population spend approximately 60% to 70% of their income every month.

Individual
92%
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85%

100%

Couple
99%
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91%

110%

Family
100%
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94%

110%

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Baghdad

Percentage of people who are in debt

According to the survey, 27% of the people in Baghdad have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 73% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Baghdad

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 32% of the people's monthly income in Baghdad goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 3% of the debtors in Baghdad pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 16% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 14% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 16% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 12% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Baghdad

10% of debtors in Baghdad confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 28% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 17% of people and personal loans rose at 41%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 4% of debtors in Baghdad.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Baghdad

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked residents how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked residents whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes56%

No44%

Based on the survey, 44% of the people living in Baghdad said that they don't have an emergency fund while 56% said that they do.

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Baghdad

Rent Cost in Baghdad

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

120,000 IQD

180,000 IQD

480,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$91

$140

$360

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

180,000 IQD

290,000 IQD

730,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$140

$220

$560

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

250,000 IQD

370,000 IQD

1,000,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$190

$290

$760

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

310,000 IQD

510,000 IQD

1.4M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$230

$390

$1,100

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

590,000 IQD

1.5M IQD

2.9M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$450

$1,100

$2,200

Townhouse monthly rent cost

480,000 IQD

720,000 IQD

2.1M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$370

$550

$1,600

House monthly rent cost

590,000 IQD

1.5M IQD

2.9M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$450

$1,100

$2,200

Villa monthly rent cost

710,000 IQD

1.8M IQD

2.9M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$550

$1,400

$2,200

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Baghdad ranges between 120,000 IQD and 480,000 IQD, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 180,000 IQD to 730,000 IQD. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 250,000 IQD and 1,000,000 IQD per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 310,000 IQD to 1.4M IQD. The average rent of a townhouse in Baghdad is around 720,000 IQD while house rental costs can be as high as 1.5M IQD per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 710,000 IQD to 2.9M IQD per month.

Apartment and house prices in Baghdad

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

25M IQD

37M IQD

75M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$19,000

$29,000

$57,000

1-bedroom apartment price

31M IQD

51M IQD

190M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$23,000

$39,000

$150,000

2-bedroom apartment price

48M IQD

140M IQD

290M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$36,000

$110,000

$220,000

3-bedroom apartment price

160M IQD

240M IQD

730M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$120,000

$190,000

$560,000

Townhouse price

220M IQD

500M IQD

1,900M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$160,000

$380,000

$1.4M

House price

260M IQD

1,500M IQD

2,200M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$200,000

$1.2M

$1.7M

Villa price

310M IQD

1,700M IQD

2,600M IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$230,000

$1.3M

$2M

The average price of a studio apartment in Baghdad can range from 25M IQD to 75M IQD depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 31M IQD to 190M IQD. A villa can cost you 1,700M IQD on average with prices ranging from 310M IQD to 2,600M IQD.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Baghdad can be x114 to x258 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x114 multiples of the average monthly salary in Baghdad.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Baghdad is around 34%. This means that people pay 34% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 22% to 46% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

How much money can you save in Baghdad every month?

We asked thousands of people what percentage of their income can they save in a month. Below are the answers.

What percentage of people in Baghdad manage to save money from their income every month?

Almost 67% of the surveyed people in Baghdad said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 33% said that aren't saving anything.

Percentage of people saving money by population group in Baghdad

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

For most people, 8.2% to 32% of their monthly income is what they can allocate to their savings, with 15% being the average. The amount of money that people can save is approximately 370,000 IQD on average with savings ranging from 37,000 IQD to 5.6M IQD.

68% of surveyed singles reported some of their income going to savings while 66% of couples said the same. 57% of families confirmed their ability to save money.

How much money do people actually save in Baghdad?

Singles

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for singles

Interpretation and Analysis

Singles who can afford to save reported that they allocate from 12% to 34% of their monthly income to savings, with 20% being the average for most singles. The average amount of money that singles are able to save is 320,000 IQD with 36,000 IQD and 3.6M IQD being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Couples

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples who confirmed their ability to save reported saving equivalent to 9.6% to 34% of their monthly income, with 18% being the average for most couples. The average amount of money that couples can save is 470,000 IQD with 73,000 IQD and 4.4M IQD being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Families

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for families

Interpretation and Analysis

Families in Baghdad can save anywhere between 7.8% to 29% of their monthly income, with 15% being the average for most families. The average amount of money that families can put aside is 560,000 IQD with 110,000 IQD and 5.6M IQD being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Baghdad

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Baghdad

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Individual

7,300 IQD

52,000 IQD

580,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5.6

$40

$440

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

7,700 IQD

56,000 IQD

630,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5.9

$43

$480

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Family

14,000 IQD

72,000 IQD

720,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$11

$55

$550

Internet and cable cost

6,500 IQD

13,000 IQD

17,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5

$9.9

$13

Mobile phone bill and charges

4,200 IQD

7,000 IQD

21,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.2

$5.4

$16

The average monthly expenditure for individuals on electricty, water, and gas in Baghdad ranges between 7,300 IQD and 580,000 IQD with average being 52,000 IQD, meanwhile the expenditure of couples is slightly higher at 56,000 IQD with 7,700 IQD and 630,000 IQD being the upper and lower limits respectively. As expected, the energy and water consumption of families is the highest among the three groups with an average of 72,000 IQD. The cost of internet and WiFi is unchanged among the three groups and ranges from 6,500 IQD to 17,000 IQD with 13,000 IQD being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 7,000 IQD but can range between 4,200 IQD and 21,000 IQD depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Baghdad is around 8.2%. This means that people pay 8.2% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 4.7% to 13% depending on salary and location.

Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Baghdad

Prices and cost of goods and services in Baghdad

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

1,200 IQD

2,500 IQD

4,100 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.95

$1.9

$3.2

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Baghdad is approximatly 2,500 IQD with meal cost ranging from 1,200 IQD to 4,100 IQD. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

4,300 IQD

6,500 IQD

13,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.3

$4.9

$9.9

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 4,300 IQD and 13,000 IQD with 6,500 IQD being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Baghdad.

Fine dining meal for one price

8,300 IQD

12,000 IQD

50,000 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$6.3

$9.5

$38

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 8,300 IQD to 50,000 IQD with the average cost being 12,000 IQD for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Baghdad.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

1,100 IQD

1,700 IQD

2,500 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.81

$1.3

$1.9

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Baghdad is around 1,700 IQD. Price ranges between 1,100 IQD and 2,500 IQD depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

860 IQD

1,000 IQD

1,300 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.66

$0.79

$0.99

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Baghdad is 1,000 IQD. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 1,300 IQD and the minimum being 860 IQD depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

620 IQD

820 IQD

1,200 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.47

$0.63

$0.94

A dozen eggs costs around 820 IQD on average with 620 IQD and 1,200 IQD being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

1,500 IQD

1,900 IQD

2,700 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.1

$1.5

$2.1

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Baghdad is between 1,500 IQD and 2,700 IQD depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 1,900 IQD.

Pack of beef price

1,800 IQD

2,700 IQD

5,400 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.4

$2.1

$4.1

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 2,700 IQD. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

650 IQD

890 IQD

1,300 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.50

$0.68

$0.97

A bag of rice in Baghdad costs around 890 IQD on average with prices rangeing between 650 IQD and 1,300 IQD depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

250 IQD

330 IQD

620 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.19

$0.25

$0.47

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 250 IQD to 620 IQD. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

450 IQD

590 IQD

970 IQD

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.34

$0.45

$0.74

A bag of apples costs 590 IQD on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Baghdad is around 31%. This means that people spend 31% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 22% to 38% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for every population group

A single person living alone spends approximately 150,000 IQD per month on grocery and food with expenditure fluctuating between 20,000 IQD and 1.6M IQD depending on location and the type of person. The average cost of food and groceries for a couple is around 180,000 IQD per month. That number can be get as low as 28,000 IQD or a high as 1.7M IQD. Families' spending on grocery ranges from 54,000 IQD to 2.7M IQD with the location, income, and size of the family being the most determinite factors.

Cost of living comparison by city

#1 Al-Mawsil

The average cost of living in Al-Mawsil is 570,000 IQD, which is 52,000% more than the country average. Al-Mawsil is ranked first in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#2 Kirkuk

The average cost of living in Kirkuk is 660,000 IQD, which is 60,000% more than the country average. Kirkuk is ranked second in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#3 Irbil

The average cost of living in Irbil is 750,000 IQD, which is 68,000% more than the country average. Irbil is ranked third in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#4 An-Najaf

The average cost of living in An-Najaf is 850,000 IQD, which is 77,000% more than the country average. An-Najaf is ranked fourth in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#5 Al-Basrah

The average cost of living in Al-Basrah is 960,000 IQD, which is 87,000% more than the country average. Al-Basrah is ranked fifth in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#6 Baghdad

The average cost of living in Baghdad is 1.1M IQD, which is same as the country average. Baghdad is ranked sixth in Iraq in terms of expendenture and cost of living.