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Cost of Living in Al Qā’im

Al Qā’im, Al Anbār, Iraq · Population 150,000

▼ -6% vs Iraq average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د524,000 ($400)
Couple, monthlyع.د933,375 ($713)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,210,335 ($924)

Estimated Prices in Al Qā’im

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د5,502 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د22,008 ($16.80)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,651 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د124,712 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د20,174 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د53,186 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د15,406 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د15,406 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticketع.د4,035 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د225,975 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د157,200 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د471,600 ($360)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Qā’im is ع.د655,000 ($500) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د524,000 ($400) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د681,200 ($520) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د157,200 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Qā’im

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Nearby Cities

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‘Anah

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Ar Ruţbah

150 km away · Al Anbār

Hīt

176 km away · Al Anbār

Ar Ramādī

225 km away · Al Anbār

Bayjī

237 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Tall Qaşab

241 km away · Nīnawá

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 Qā’im

Al Qā’im is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د524,000 ($400), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د157,200 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,210,335 ($924) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د933,375 ($713) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Qā’im is ع.د655,000 ($500). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د681,200 ($520) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Qā’im expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د524,000 ($400) per month in Al Qā’im including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Qā’im?
A net salary of around ع.د681,200 ($520) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Qā’im with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Qā’im is ع.د655,000 ($500).
How much is rent in Al Qā’im?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د225,975 ($173) per month in the city centre and ع.د157,200 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د471,600 ($360).
Is Al Qā’im cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Al Qā’im is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Iraq average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Qā’im?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د124,712 ($95) in Al Qā’im. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د5,502 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,651 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Qā’im compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Qā’im is estimated at ع.د20,174 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Qā’im are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 150,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.