Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Iraq Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Iraq

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 118.5% more expensive than Iraq without rent, and 199.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 132.3% more expensive than Iraq without rent, and 184.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$4.48 IQD 5,863
316.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$22.87 IQD 29.9K
224.79%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$6.29 IQD 8,234
75.20%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$2.33 IQD 3,055
60.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.42 IQD 546
416.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.18 IQD 242
833.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$2.22 IQD 2,912
162.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$2.69 IQD 3,524
113.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$1.29 IQD 1,695
73.64%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$0.87 IQD 1,133
205.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.6 IQD 2,096
125.00%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$1.82 IQD 2,383
93.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$4.88 IQD 6,382
131.97%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$4.19 IQD 5,487
197.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$12.12 IQD 15.9K
26.07%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$1.06 IQD 1,389
293.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.16 IQD 1,523
29.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$1.04 IQD 1,357
284.62%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$0.7 IQD 916
481.43%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$0.66 IQD 865
321.21%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$0.65 IQD 853
320.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$0.65 IQD 855
304.62%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.54 IQD 708
237.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$2.01 IQD 2,627
626.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$11.47 IQD 15K
14.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.82 IQD 2,386
65.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$2.15 IQD 2,819
55.35%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Iraq
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.39 IQD 511
556.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$32.78 IQD 42.9K
139.08%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$2.31 IQD 3,026
53.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.69 IQD 2,210
-8.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$6.3 IQD 8,242
358.89%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$0.63 IQD 831
84.13%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$18.4K IQD 24.1M
33.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$20.2K IQD 26.4M
3.66%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$100 IQD 130.9K
55.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$19.04 IQD 24.9K
137.39%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$31.97 IQD 41.9K
95.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$34.78 IQD 45.5K
23.12%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$14.56 IQD 19.1K
21.70%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$7.73 IQD 10.1K
45.54%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$134 IQD 175K
501.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$2,626 IQD 3.4M
358.62%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$22.08 IQD 28.9K
156.66%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$25.83 IQD 33.8K
61.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$57.8 IQD 75.6K
56.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$40.04 IQD 52.4K
169.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Iraq
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$310 IQD 405.2K
340.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$197 IQD 257.8K
513.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$550 IQD 719.3K
296.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$369 IQD 483.6K
396.54%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$1,339 IQD 1.8M
359.38%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$677 IQD 886.6K
550.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Iraq
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$557 IQD 729.7K
414.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
8.23
-23.09%

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

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Iraq: October 28, 2025

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