Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Fallujah and Baghdad Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Fallujah and Baghdad

😐 Solo nomad: Al Fallujah is 0.3% more expensive than Baghdad without rent, and 15.2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Al Fallujah is 8.1% more expensive than Baghdad without rent, and 11.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.39 IQD 7,059
$5.44 IQD 7,129
-0.92%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$36.80 IQD 48.2K
$35.99 IQD 47.1K
2.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.84 IQD 10.3K
$7.88 IQD 10.3K
-0.51%
Cappuccino
$2.99 IQD 3,916
$2.94 IQD 3,855
1.70%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 IQD 478
$0.37 IQD 481
-2.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.20 IQD 259
$0.17 IQD 227
17.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.54 IQD 4,633
$3.42 IQD 4,481
3.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.82 IQD 3,692
$2.90 IQD 3,797
-2.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.35 IQD 1,774
$1.35 IQD 1,774
-
White Bread (500g)
$0.78 IQD 1,027
$0.79 IQD 1,035
-1.27%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.64 IQD 2,149
$1.58 IQD 2,071
3.80%
Eggs
$1.78 IQD 2,336
$1.72 IQD 2,253
3.49%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.38 IQD 5,735
$4.62 IQD 6,045
-5.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.90 IQD 6,425
$4.96 IQD 6,495
-1.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.28 IQD 18.7K
$14.02 IQD 18.4K
1.85%
Apples (1kg)
$1.21 IQD 1,591
$1.29 IQD 1,684
-6.20%
Banana (1kg)
$1.15 IQD 1,503
$1.16 IQD 1,524
-0.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.04 IQD 1,368
$1.00 IQD 1,312
4.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.70 IQD 915
$0.74 IQD 971
-5.41%
Potato (1kg)
$0.65 IQD 858
$0.70 IQD 911
-7.14%
Onion (1kg)
$0.68 IQD 885
$0.67 IQD 874
1.49%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 IQD 816
$0.63 IQD 823
-1.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 IQD 869
$0.62 IQD 814
6.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.09 IQD 2,732
$2.12 IQD 2,778
-1.42%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.53 IQD 17.7K
$13.33 IQD 17.5K
1.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.86 IQD 2,434
$1.82 IQD 2,387
2.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 IQD 2,822
$2.16 IQD 2,836
-0.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 IQD 477
$0.76 IQD 994
-52.63%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.67 IQD 41.5K
$28.28 IQD 37.0K
11.99%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.74 IQD 4,905
$3.72 IQD 4,875
0.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.54 IQD 2,012
$1.55 IQD 2,036
-0.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.76 IQD 10.2K
$7.80 IQD 10.2K
-0.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.57 IQD 751
$0.58 IQD 754
-1.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.8K IQD 26.0M
$19.8K IQD 25.9M
0.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.6K IQD 25.7M
$19.8K IQD 25.9M
-0.79%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$181 IQD 237.4K
$180 IQD 235.4K
0.87%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.35 IQD 34.5K
$26.19 IQD 34.3K
0.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.84 IQD 52.2K
$40.51 IQD 53.1K
-1.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.05 IQD 47.2K
$41.15 IQD 53.9K
-12.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.05 IQD 22.3K
$18.70 IQD 24.5K
-8.82%
Cinema Ticket
$7.84 IQD 10.3K
$7.52 IQD 9,854
4.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$168 IQD 220.7K
$164 IQD 214.5K
2.89%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,599 IQD 4.7M
$3,599 IQD 4.7M
0.00%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$28.28 IQD 37.0K
$28.41 IQD 37.2K
-0.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.85 IQD 40.4K
$31.14 IQD 40.8K
-0.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$64.0 IQD 83.8K
$63.5 IQD 83.1K
0.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$42.56 IQD 55.7K
$42.59 IQD 55.8K
-0.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$242 IQD 317.3K
$547 IQD 717.1K
-55.75%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$181 IQD 236.6K
$322 IQD 421.3K
-43.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$579 IQD 757.9K
$813 IQD 1.1M
-28.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$339 IQD 444.4K
$583 IQD 764.1K
-41.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$3,824 IQD 5.0M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,413 IQD 1.9M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Fallujah
Baghdad
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$649 IQD 850.0K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.67
5.67
-

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Last update for Al Fallujah: March 3, 2026

Last update for Baghdad: February 28, 2026

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