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Cost of Living in Al Fāw

Al Fāw, Al Başrah, Iraq · Population 35,836

▼ -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 Al Fāw

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 Al Fāw 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.

Compare Al Fāw

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Nearby Cities

Umm Qaşr

52 km away · Al Başrah

Abī al Khaşīb

70 km away · Al Başrah

Şafwān

74 km away · Al Başrah

Az Zubayr

86 km away · Al Başrah

Al Başrah

87 km away · Al Başrah

Al Qurnah

152 km away · Al Başrah

Al Jabāyish

180 km away · Dhī Qār

Al ‘Amārah

242 km away · Maysān

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 Fāw

Al Fāw 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 Al Fāw 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 Al Fāw expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د467,922 ($357) per month in Al Fāw 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 Al Fāw?
A net salary of around ع.د608,299 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Fāw with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Fāw is ع.د589,500 ($450).
How much is rent in Al Fāw?
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 Al Fāw cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Al Fāw 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 Al Fāw?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د112,241 ($86) in Al Fāw. 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 Al Fāw compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Fāw is estimated at ع.د18,157 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Fāw are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 35,836). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.