Baghdad, Iraq
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Baghdad, Iraq: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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65%
Quality of life -
22%
Cost of living -
86%
Connectivity -
36%
Weather
31
General
| Currency | IQD |
| Population (in millions) | 8 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 199 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Mansour, Karrada |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Al-Rashid |
| Most popular local dish | Masgouf |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad Zoo |
| Discount airline | Iraqi Airways |
| Major airline | Iraqi Airways |
| Largest ride sharing company | Careem |
| Primary train stations | Baghdad Central Station, Al-Shaab Station, Al-Taji Station |
| Primary airports | Baghdad International, Al Muthana, Al Rasheed |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 150000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | There is no Apple store in Baghdad |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 2 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C, D |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Souq |
| Best internet carrier | Zain |
| Primary cellular carrier | Zain |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 500 USD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand | Noor |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $3000 |
| Sales tax rate | 0% |
| Income tax rate | No information available |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | Not available |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200,000 Iraqi Dinar |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Al-Rafidain Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 5% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 911 (police), 912 (ambulance), 914 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 890 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 127 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
65%
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41%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
120%
Property to income -
59%
Crime -
33%
Healthcare -
36%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $500 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.38% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $138 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $1,817 |
Cost of living
22%
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Purchasing Power
40%
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Rent
12%
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Food
26%
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Restaurant
29%
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Workspace
92%
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Transport
54%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $438.36 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $254.78 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $808.42 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $463.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $14.56 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.03 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $0.75 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $1.69 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $4.36 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $0.51 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.51 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.51 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $1.86 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $4.10 |
| Apples (1kg) | $0.84 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $0.90 |
| Potato (1kg) | $0.61 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.74 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $1.25 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $0.63 |
| Banana (1kg) | $0.98 |
| Onion (1kg) | $0.53 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $9.88 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.08 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $32.12 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $6.86 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $2.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.50 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.19 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $2.42 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $136.42 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.09 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $51.76 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $33.83 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $14.56 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $7.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.35 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $22.96 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.35 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $14,238.96 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $17,050.58 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $2.06 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $2.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $4.91 |
