Baghdad, Baghdād, Iraq · Population 8,126,755 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Iraq average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ع.د7,153 ($5.46) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ع.د28,610 ($21.84) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ع.د2,146 ($1.64) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ع.د162,126 ($124) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ع.د26,226 ($20.02) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ع.د69,142 ($52.78) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ع.د20,027 ($15.29) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ع.د20,027 ($15.29) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ع.د5,245 ($4.00) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د313,682 ($239) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ع.د218,214 ($167) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د654,641 ($500) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Baghdad is ع.د851,500 ($650) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د695,054 ($531) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د903,570 ($690) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د218,214 ($167)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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ع.د557,885 ($426) / moBaghdad is the capital and one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د695,054 ($531), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د218,214 ($167) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,614,996 ($1,233) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د1,242,307 ($948) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Baghdad is ع.د851,500 ($650). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د903,570 ($690) per month.