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Cost of Living in Bayjī

Bayjī, Şalāḩ ad Dīn, Iraq · Population 60,000

▼ -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 Bayjī

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 Bayjī 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.

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Nearby Cities

Tikrīt

41 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Al ‘Awjah

49 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Ad Dawr

59 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Tāzah Khūrmātū

87 km away · Karkūk

Sāmarrā’

89 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Makhmūr

95 km away · Arbīl

Kirkuk

102 km away · Karkūk

Amirlī

102 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 Bayjī

Bayjī 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 Bayjī 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 Bayjī expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د524,000 ($400) per month in Bayjī 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 Bayjī?
A net salary of around ع.د681,200 ($520) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bayjī with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bayjī is ع.د655,000 ($500).
How much is rent in Bayjī?
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 Bayjī cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Bayjī 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 Bayjī?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د124,712 ($95) in Bayjī. 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 Bayjī compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bayjī is estimated at ع.د20,174 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bayjī are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size (population 60,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.