Iraq vs Iraq · 100 km apart
Iraq
single / month
Iraq
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Baghdad | Ar Ramādī | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.46 | $4.45 | Ar Ramādī |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.84 | $17.81 | Ar Ramādī |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | $1.34 | Ar Ramādī |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $124 | $101 | Ar Ramādī |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.02 | $16.32 | Ar Ramādī |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.78 | $43.04 | Ar Ramādī |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.29 | $12.47 | Ar Ramādī |
| Fitness club membership | $15.29 | $12.47 | Ar Ramādī |
| Cinema ticket | $4.00 | $3.26 | Ar Ramādī |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $239 | $186 | Ar Ramādī |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $167 | $129 | Ar Ramādī |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $500 | $387 | Ar Ramādī |
| Total single-person budget | $531 | $426 | Ar Ramādī |
| Average net salary | $650 | $530 |
Ar Ramādī is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Baghdad runs about $531 versus $426 in Ar Ramādī — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Baghdad leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Baghdad · Full cost of living in Ar Ramādī