Cost of Living Comparison Between Az Zubayr and Baghdad Cost of Living Comparison Between Az Zubayr and Baghdad

🙂 Solo nomad: Az Zubayr is 5.4% cheaper than Baghdad without rent, and 29.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Az Zubayr is 17% cheaper than Baghdad without rent, and 25.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.02 IQD 5,258
$5.33 IQD 6,974
-24.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.28 IQD 33.1K
$36.37 IQD 47.6K
-30.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.94 IQD 9,090
$7.43 IQD 9,729
-6.59%
Cappuccino
$2.59 IQD 3,389
$2.99 IQD 3,920
-13.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 IQD 479
$0.4 IQD 518
-7.50%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.2 IQD 260
$0.19 IQD 245
5.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.97 IQD 3,885
$3.51 IQD 4,598
-15.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 IQD 3,805
$2.85 IQD 3,734
2.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 IQD 1,797
$1.38 IQD 1,805
-0.72%
White Bread (500g)
$0.85 IQD 1,108
$0.78 IQD 1,027
8.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.63 IQD 2,139
$1.66 IQD 2,170
-1.81%
Eggs
$1.74 IQD 2,283
$1.79 IQD 2,346
-2.79%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.44 IQD 5,813
$4.47 IQD 5,851
-0.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.73 IQD 6,198
$4.88 IQD 6,386
-3.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.26 IQD 17.4K
$14.18 IQD 18.6K
-6.49%
Apples (1kg)
$1.16 IQD 1,516
$1.22 IQD 1,597
-4.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.15 IQD 1,503
$1.15 IQD 1,510
-
Oranges (1kg)
$1.02 IQD 1,330
$1.01 IQD 1,322
0.99%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.74 IQD 969
$0.75 IQD 979
-1.33%
Potato (1kg)
$0.65 IQD 857
$0.69 IQD 904
-5.80%
Onion (1kg)
$0.67 IQD 874
$0.63 IQD 820
6.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 IQD 812
$0.63 IQD 824
-1.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 IQD 722
$0.66 IQD 858
-16.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.87 IQD 2,448
$2.15 IQD 2,812
-13.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.73 IQD 18K
$15.23 IQD 19.9K
-9.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 IQD 2,322
$1.8 IQD 2,351
-1.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 IQD 2,716
$2.17 IQD 2,840
-4.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 IQD 477
$0.75 IQD 977
-52.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.36 IQD 41K
$28.02 IQD 36.7K
11.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.29 IQD 2,998
$3.77 IQD 4,936
-39.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.48 IQD 1,941
$1.49 IQD 1,946
-0.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.86 IQD 7,668
$7.66 IQD 10K
-23.50%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.57 IQD 751
$0.53 IQD 695
7.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19K IQD 24.9M
$20.4K IQD 26.7M
-6.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.3K IQD 26.6M
$19.7K IQD 25.8M
3.33%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$78.1 IQD 102.2K
$180 IQD 235.2K
-56.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.51 IQD 22.9K
$25.43 IQD 33.3K
-31.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.08 IQD 45.9K
$40.85 IQD 53.5K
-14.12%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.98 IQD 48.4K
$41.33 IQD 54.1K
-10.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.51 IQD 21.6K
$18.6 IQD 24.3K
-11.24%
Cinema Ticket
$7.85 IQD 10.3K
$7.69 IQD 10.1K
2.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$154 IQD 201.7K
$163 IQD 213.3K
-5.44%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,334 IQD 4.4M
$3,608 IQD 4.7M
-7.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.86 IQD 35.2K
$28.36 IQD 37.1K
-5.29%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.9 IQD 32.6K
$31.12 IQD 40.7K
-19.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$62.3 IQD 81.5K
$63.6 IQD 83.2K
-2.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.77 IQD 53.4K
$42.52 IQD 55.7K
-4.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$246 IQD 322.2K
$547 IQD 715.4K
-54.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$178 IQD 233.6K
$321 IQD 420.7K
-44.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$575 IQD 752.6K
$818 IQD 1.1M
-29.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 IQD 442.2K
$593 IQD 776.1K
-43.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,069 IQD 1.4M
$3,093 IQD 4M
-65.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$689 IQD 902.5K
$1,323 IQD 1.7M
-47.87%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Az Zubayr
Baghdad
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$579 IQD 757.9K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.67
5.67
-

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Last update for Az Zubayr: October 29, 2025

Last update for Baghdad: October 29, 2025

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