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Dahūk vs Baghdad

Iraq vs Iraq · 413 km apart

Dahūk

Iraq

ع.د557,885 ($426)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Baghdad

Iraq

ع.د695,054 ($531)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseDahūkBaghdadCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.45$5.46Dahūk
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$17.81$21.84Dahūk
Cappuccino$1.34$1.64Dahūk
Monthly groceries (single person)$101$124Dahūk
Monthly public transport pass$16.32$20.02Dahūk
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.04$52.78Dahūk
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.47$15.29Dahūk
Fitness club membership$12.47$15.29Dahūk
Cinema ticket$3.26$4.00Dahūk
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$186$239Dahūk
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$129$167Dahūk
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$387$500Dahūk
Total single-person budget$426$531Dahūk
Average net salary$530$650

Verdict

Dahūk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dahūk runs about $426 versus $531 in Baghdad — a difference of roughly 25%.

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 Dahūk  ·  Full cost of living in Baghdad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dahūk cheaper than Baghdad?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $426 per month in Dahūk versus $531 in Baghdad — about 25% less.
How far is Dahūk from Baghdad?
The straight-line distance between Dahūk and Baghdad is approximately 413 km (256 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Dahūk or Baghdad?
The estimated average net salary is $530 in Dahūk and $650 in Baghdad. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $104 in Dahūk versus $119 in Baghdad per month.