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Cost of Living in Al ‘Amārah

Al ‘Amārah, Maysān, Iraq · Population 511,500

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د557,885 ($426)
Couple, monthlyع.د994,482 ($759)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,290,291 ($985)

Estimated Prices in Al ‘Amārah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د5,832 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د23,328 ($17.81)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,750 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د132,195 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د21,384 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د56,377 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د16,330 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د16,330 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticketع.د4,277 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د243,048 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د169,077 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د507,231 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Amārah is ع.د694,300 ($530) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د557,885 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د725,251 ($554) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د169,077 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al ‘Amārah

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Ash Shaţrah

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Al Ḩayy

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An Nāşirīyah

122 km away · Dhī Qār

Al Kūt

146 km away · Wāsiţ

Al Başrah

159 km away · Al Başrah

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 Al ‘Amārah

Al ‘Amārah is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د557,885 ($426), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د169,077 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,290,291 ($985) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د994,482 ($759) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al ‘Amārah is ع.د694,300 ($530). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د725,251 ($554) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al ‘Amārah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د557,885 ($426) per month in Al ‘Amārah including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al ‘Amārah?
A net salary of around ع.د725,251 ($554) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al ‘Amārah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al ‘Amārah is ع.د694,300 ($530).
How much is rent in Al ‘Amārah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د243,048 ($186) per month in the city centre and ع.د169,077 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د507,231 ($387).
Is Al ‘Amārah cheaper than Iraq on average?
No — Al ‘Amārah is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Iraq average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al ‘Amārah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د132,195 ($101) in Al ‘Amārah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د5,832 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,750 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al ‘Amārah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al ‘Amārah is estimated at ع.د21,384 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al ‘Amārah are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 511,500). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.