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Sāmarrā’ vs Baghdad

Iraq vs Iraq · 108 km apart

Sāmarrā’

Iraq

ع.د524,000 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Baghdad

Iraq

ع.د695,054 ($531)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Sāmarrā’	Baghdad	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.20	$5.46	Sāmarrā’
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$16.80	$21.84	Sāmarrā’
Cappuccino	$1.26	$1.64	Sāmarrā’
Monthly groceries (single person)	$95.20	$124	Sāmarrā’
Monthly public transport pass	$15.40	$20.02	Sāmarrā’
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$40.60	$52.78	Sāmarrā’
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$11.76	$15.29	Sāmarrā’
Fitness club membership	$11.76	$15.29	Sāmarrā’
Cinema ticket	$3.08	$4.00	Sāmarrā’
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$173	$239	Sāmarrā’
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$120	$167	Sāmarrā’
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$360	$500	Sāmarrā’
Total single-person budget	$400	$531	Sāmarrā’
Average net salary	$500	$650

Verdict

Sāmarrā’ is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sāmarrā’ runs about $400 versus $531 in Baghdad — a difference of roughly 33%.

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 Sāmarrā’ · Full cost of living in Baghdad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sāmarrā’ cheaper than Baghdad?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Sāmarrā’ versus $531 in Baghdad — about 33% less.

How far is Sāmarrā’ from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Sāmarrā’ and Baghdad is approximately 108 km (67 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Sāmarrā’ or Baghdad?

The estimated average net salary is $500 in Sāmarrā’ and $650 in Baghdad. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Sāmarrā’ versus $119 in Baghdad per month.