Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Baghdad and Al Fallujah

For one person, living is cheaper in Al Fallujah: $826 a month against $1,048 in Baghdad, rent and utilities included – about $2,700 less a year. Rent and utilities account for most of the difference.

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Cost of Living Index in Al Fallujah
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Al Fallujah Living Index

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Baghdad

🇮🇶 Iraq

$1,048

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Al Fallujah

🇮🇶 Iraq

$826

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Baghdad and in Al Fallujah

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Baghdad and in Al Fallujah actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $1,048 in Baghdad versus $826 in Al Fallujah.

Baghdad $1,048
Al Fallujah $826

Estimated couple costs with rent: $1,508 in Baghdad versus $1,210 in Al Fallujah.

Baghdad $1,508
Al Fallujah $1,210

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,968 in Baghdad versus $1,594 in Al Fallujah.

Baghdad $1,968
Al Fallujah $1,594

Living in Baghdad is roughly 27% more expensive than in Al Fallujah, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in transport.

Both cities sit below the global median: Baghdad 23% lower, Al Fallujah 39% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.54 IQD 6,866

$4.56 IQD 6,893

-0.44%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$26.64 IQD 40.3K

$26.33 IQD 39.8K

1.18%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.47 IQD 9,781

$6.75 IQD 10.2K

-4.15%

Cappuccino

$2.68 IQD 4,054

$2.82 IQD 4,264

-4.96%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.39 IQD 584

$0.36 IQD 539

8.33%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.20 IQD 302

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.31 IQD 5,009

$3.26 IQD 4,921

1.53%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.22 IQD 4,866

$3.26 IQD 4,927

-1.23%

Milk (1 liter)

$0.92 IQD 1,390

$0.97 IQD 1,466

-5.15%

White Bread (500g)

$0.71 IQD 1,078

$0.71 IQD 1,077

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.32 IQD 1,999

$1.31 IQD 1,974

0.76%

Eggs

$1.71 IQD 2,577

$1.61 IQD 2,433

6.21%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$3.30 IQD 4,989

$3.44 IQD 5,192

-4.07%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.15 IQD 6,269

$4.02 IQD 6,079

3.23%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.24 IQD 18.5K

$12.45 IQD 18.8K

-1.69%

Apples (1kg)

$1.00 IQD 1,513

$1.00 IQD 1,512

Banana (1kg)

$0.98 IQD 1,487

$0.92 IQD 1,385

6.52%

Oranges (1kg)

$0.95 IQD 1,440

Tomato (1kg)

$0.68 IQD 1,021

$0.68 IQD 1,032

Potato (1kg)

$0.58 IQD 877

$0.56 IQD 842

3.57%

Onion (1kg)

$0.57 IQD 854

$0.61 IQD 918

-6.56%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.60 IQD 903

$0.55 IQD 833

9.09%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.61 IQD 927

$0.61 IQD 926

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.67 IQD 2,531

$1.63 IQD 2,467

2.45%

Wine (Bottle)

$11.64 IQD 17.6K

$11.59 IQD 17.5K

0.43%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.99 IQD 3,005

$1.93 IQD 2,909

3.11%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.96 IQD 2,962

$1.95 IQD 2,944

0.51%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.32 IQD 480

$0.36 IQD 537

-11.11%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$20.04 IQD 30.3K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.02 IQD 3,045

$1.94 IQD 2,934

4.12%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.30 IQD 1,964

$1.30 IQD 1,970

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.67 IQD 10.1K

$6.68 IQD 10.1K

-0.15%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.58 IQD 870

$0.54 IQD 823

7.41%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$16.5K IQD 25.0M

$16.8K IQD 25.4M

-1.70%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$16.7K IQD 25.2M

$16.6K IQD 25.0M

0.87%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$188 IQD 284.5K

$192 IQD 290.1K

-1.90%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$19.25 IQD 29.1K

$19.75 IQD 29.8K

-2.53%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$37.51 IQD 56.7K

$38.06 IQD 57.5K

-1.45%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.97 IQD 60.4K

$40.52 IQD 61.2K

-1.36%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.38 IQD 27.8K

Cinema Ticket

$9.70 IQD 14.7K

$10.09 IQD 15.2K

-3.87%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$145 IQD 219.6K

$144 IQD 217.9K

0.80%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,297 IQD 5.0M

$3,196 IQD 4.8M

3.17%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$25.60 IQD 38.7K

$25.16 IQD 38.0K

1.75%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$33.32 IQD 50.3K

$33.28 IQD 50.3K

0.12%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$60.2 IQD 90.9K

$60.6 IQD 91.5K

-0.61%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$41.85 IQD 63.2K

$42.23 IQD 63.8K

-0.90%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$537 IQD 811.6K

$236 IQD 356.9K

127.41%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$364 IQD 550.5K

$154 IQD 232.6K

136.72%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$963 IQD 1.5M

$342 IQD 517.3K

181.27%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$624 IQD 943.1K

$298 IQD 450.3K

109.43%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,276 IQD 6.5M

$923 IQD 1.4M

363.50%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,379 IQD 2.1M

$555 IQD 838.8K

148.47%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$518 IQD 782.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.12

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

Last update for Baghdad: October 24, 2026

Last update for Al Fallujah: October 27, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Accommodation & Living

Baghdad

$364 34.8%

Al Fallujah

$154 18.6% 57.8% $210

Monthly Utilities & Internet

Baghdad

$245 23.4%

Al Fallujah

$250 30.3% 1.9% $4.7

Groceries & Markets

Baghdad

$164 15.6%

Al Fallujah

$163 19.8% 0.3% $0.5

Eating Out

Baghdad

$113 10.8%

Al Fallujah

$116 14% 2% $2.3

Clothing & Footwear

Baghdad

$72 6.9%

Al Fallujah

$73 8.8% 0.2% $0.1

Sport & Entertainment

Baghdad

$59 5.7%

Al Fallujah

$61 7.4% 2.2% $1.3

Getting Around

Baghdad

$30 2.9%

Al Fallujah

$9.9 * 1.2% 66.9% $20

Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $537 in Baghdad and $236 in Al Fallujah. Housing cost is often the main lever when comparing two cities.

Dining out: $27 in Baghdad vs $26 in Al Fallujah for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $164 vs $163 per month, with Al Fallujah cheaper across the board.

Good to know

🇮🇶 Baghdad

🇮🇶 Al Fallujah

🕒 Local time

23:32 11:32 PM

Same time as Baghdad

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

7,216,040 Capital

326,471

💱 Currency

Iraqi Dinar IQD ع.د

📈 Exchange rate

10,000 IQD = 6.62 USD

10,000 IQD = 5.95 EUR

10,000 IQD = 6.62 USD

10,000 IQD = 5.95 EUR

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Baghdad vs Al Fallujah: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions

Al Fallujah wins on cost – living expenses run 21% lower than in Baghdad. Housing and daily spending are where you’ll feel the difference most, making Al Fallujah the obvious pick if budget is a priority.

You’d need roughly $1,572 in Baghdad and $1,238 in Al Fallujah to live well. The gap comes down to housing and overall price levels. Both cities are liveable on less, but these numbers represent actual comfort.

Rent for a central apartment: $537 in Baghdad versus $236 in Al Fallujah. Housing is usually the single largest factor when comparing overall living costs between the two.

All in, you’ll spend $1,048 per month in Baghdad versus $826 in Al Fallujah – Al Fallujah is about 21% cheaper, which adds up to real savings over time.

Dining out is cheaper in Al Fallujah – a meal for two runs $26 versus $27 in Baghdad. If you eat out regularly, this makes a real dent in your monthly spending.

Both cities are expensive relative to $800. Al Fallujah is the more realistic option, but even there you’ll need to be disciplined with housing, food, and fun money.

Both cities offer a good standard of living with different trade-offs. Neither is objectively better – the right pick depends on what matters most: affordability, career, cultural scene, or climate.