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Budget & Ausgaben in Iraq

Vollständige Preisübersicht für Wohnen, Lebensmittel, Verkehr und Alltag

Der Irak bietet eine der niedrigsten Lebenshaltungskosten in Asien, wobei die Gesamtkosten inklusive Miete etwa 36 % unter dem asiatischen Durchschnitt liegen und die Verbraucherpreise ohne Miete 30 % unter dem regionalen Durchschnitt liegen. Die Mieten sind besonders erschwinglich und liegen 55 % unter dem asiatischen Durchschnitt, was sie für preisbewusste Expats und digitale Nomaden attraktiv macht. Dies macht den Irak zu einem hochwertigen Reiseziel für diejenigen, die Ersparnisse über Luxus legen, obwohl Sicherheit und Infrastruktur je nach Region wie Erbil oder Bagdad unterschiedlich sind.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
800–1.000 USD (lokales Essen, öffentliche Verkehrsmittel, bescheidene Unterkünfte wie ein einfaches 1-Zimmer-Apartment außerhalb des Zentrums).
Comfortable
1.200–1.600 USD (möbliertes 1-Zimmer-Apartment im Expat-Bereich, gemischte lokale/importierte Lebensmittel, gelegentliches Essen, privater Transport).
Family of four
2.000 USD+ (sichere Villa/Anlage, internationale Schulgebühren, importierte Lebensmittel, Auto, Gesundheitsversorgung).

Iraq delivers exceptional value for money, with costs 36% lower overall than the Asia average, allowing expats to live comfortably on a modest budget. Es ist ideal für digitale Nomaden, die in einer Region sparen möchten, in der Miete und tägliche Ausgaben drastisch gesenkt werden.

Economic & Living Costs in Iraq
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

3000-13000 IQD
Avg: 8000 IQD
0.3% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

20000-82000 IQD
Avg: 51000 IQD
+20.8% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

7500-11000 IQD
Avg: 9250 IQD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

2000-10000 IQD
Avg: 6000 IQD
+49.1% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

200000-900000 IQD
Avg: 550000 IQD
+15.8% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

150000-500000 IQD
Avg: 325000 IQD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

393048.32-1500000 IQD
Avg: 946524.16 IQD
+2.9% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

300000-1000000 IQD
Avg: 650000 IQD
+11.9% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

500-1000 IQD
Avg: 750 IQD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

2620.32-9171.13 IQD
Avg: 5895.72 IQD
-4.3% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

25000-75000 IQD
Avg: 50000 IQD
-12.1% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

450-1125 IQD
Avg: 787.5 IQD
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

65508.05-300000 IQD
Avg: 182754.03 IQD
+8.0% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

30000-62135.42 IQD
Avg: 46067.71 IQD
+2.4% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

13101.61-35000 IQD
Avg: 24050.81 IQD
-9.4% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1000-2000 IQD
Avg: 1500 IQD
-14.3% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

500-2000 IQD
Avg: 1250 IQD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1440-3144.39 IQD
Avg: 2292.19 IQD
-1.3% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

2620.32-15000 IQD
Avg: 8810.16 IQD
-1.5% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

25000-100000 IQD
Avg: 62500 IQD
-12.9% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

10000-30000 IQD
Avg: 20000 IQD
+2.9% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

10000-15000 IQD
Avg: 12500 IQD
-15.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

83333.33-500000 IQD
Avg: 291666.67 IQD
+20.7% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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