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Cost of Living in Ad Dawr

Ad Dawr, Şalāḩ ad Dīn, Iraq · Population 22,822

▼ -16% vs Iraq average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د467,922 ($357)
Couple, monthlyع.د832,360 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,078,268 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Ad Dawr

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د4,952 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د19,807 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,486 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د112,241 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د18,157 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د47,867 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د13,865 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د13,865 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketع.د3,631 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د198,090 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د137,802 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د413,406 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ad Dawr is ع.د589,500 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د467,922 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د608,299 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د137,802 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Al ‘Awjah

11 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Tikrīt

19 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Sāmarrā’

30 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Balad

59 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Bayjī

59 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Aḑ Ḑulū‘īyah

61 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Amirlī

77 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Ad Dujayl

80 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Other Major Cities in Iraq

Baghdad

Baghdād · pop. 8,126,755

ع.د695,054 ($531) / mo

Mosul

Nīnawá · pop. 1,792,000

ع.د603,328 ($461) / mo

Al Başrah

Al Başrah · pop. 1,326,564

ع.د603,328 ($461) / mo

Kirkuk

Karkūk · pop. 975,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

As Sulaymānīyah

As Sulaymānīyah · pop. 878,146

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Ar Ramādī

Al Anbār · pop. 874,543

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Erbil

Arbīl · pop. 846,000

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

An Najaf

An Najaf · pop. 724,700

ع.د557,885 ($426) / mo

Living in Ad Dawr

Ad Dawr is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د467,922 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د137,802 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,078,268 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د832,360 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ad Dawr is ع.د589,500 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د608,299 ($464) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ad Dawr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د467,922 ($357) per month in Ad Dawr including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ad Dawr?
A net salary of around ع.د608,299 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ad Dawr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ad Dawr is ع.د589,500 ($450).
How much is rent in Ad Dawr?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د198,090 ($151) per month in the city centre and ع.د137,802 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د413,406 ($316).
Is Ad Dawr cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Ad Dawr is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Iraq average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ad Dawr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د112,241 ($86) in Ad Dawr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د4,952 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,486 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ad Dawr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ad Dawr is estimated at ع.د18,157 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ad Dawr are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,822). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.