Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Iraq Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Iraq

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 108.7% more expensive than Iraq without rent, and 193.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 129.2% more expensive than Iraq without rent, and 171.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$4.48 IQD 5,863
256.47%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$22.87 IQD 29.9K
237.34%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$6.29 IQD 8,234
53.58%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$2.33 IQD 3,055
53.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.42 IQD 546
528.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.18 IQD 242
1133.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$2.22 IQD 2,912
195.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$2.69 IQD 3,524
159.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$1.29 IQD 1,695
16.28%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.87 IQD 1,133
178.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.6 IQD 2,096
26.25%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.82 IQD 2,383
140.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$4.88 IQD 6,382
81.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$4.19 IQD 5,487
97.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$12.12 IQD 15.9K
16.67%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$1.06 IQD 1,389
205.66%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.16 IQD 1,523
131.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.04 IQD 1,357
175.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$0.7 IQD 916
507.14%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.66 IQD 865
286.36%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$0.65 IQD 853
236.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.65 IQD 855
244.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.54 IQD 708
190.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$2.01 IQD 2,627
1460.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$11.47 IQD 15K
16.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$1.82 IQD 2,386
153.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$2.15 IQD 2,819
131.16%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Iraq
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.39 IQD 511
661.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$32.78 IQD 42.9K
199.08%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$2.31 IQD 3,026
56.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$1.69 IQD 2,210
7.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$6.3 IQD 8,242
499.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$0.63 IQD 831
90.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$18.4K IQD 24.1M
58.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$20.2K IQD 26.4M
11.72%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$100 IQD 130.9K
80.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$19.04 IQD 24.9K
37.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$31.97 IQD 41.9K
65.25%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$34.78 IQD 45.5K
34.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$14.56 IQD 19.1K
12.43%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$7.73 IQD 10.1K
78.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$134 IQD 175K
1095.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$2,626 IQD 3.4M
367.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$22.08 IQD 28.9K
224.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$25.83 IQD 33.8K
99.19%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$57.8 IQD 75.6K
74.98%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$40.04 IQD 52.4K
174.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Iraq
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$310 IQD 405.2K
350.52%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$197 IQD 257.8K
461.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$550 IQD 719.3K
313.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$369 IQD 483.6K
380.36%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$1,339 IQD 1.8M
421.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$677 IQD 886.6K
653.92%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Iraq
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$557 IQD 729.7K
550.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
8.23
-22.84%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Iraq: October 28, 2025

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