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Cost of Living in Sab‘ al Būr

Sab‘ al Būr, Baghdād, Iraq

▼ -13% vs Iraq average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ع.د484,692 ($370)
Couple, monthlyع.د862,552 ($658)
Family of four, monthlyع.د1,117,726 ($853)

Estimated Prices in Sab‘ al Būr

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantع.د5,117 ($3.91)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeع.د20,467 ($15.62)per meal
Cappuccinoع.د1,535 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ع.د115,982 ($88.54)per month
Monthly public transport passع.د18,762 ($14.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentع.د49,463 ($37.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ع.د14,327 ($10.94)per month
Fitness club membershipع.د14,327 ($10.94)per month
Cinema ticketع.د3,752 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د206,378 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreع.د143,568 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreع.د430,703 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sab‘ al Būr is ع.د609,150 ($465) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ع.د484,692 ($370) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ع.د630,099 ($481) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ع.د143,568 ($110)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Sab‘ al Būr

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Nearby Cities

At Tājī

9 km away · Baghdād

Abū Ghurayb

17 km away · Baghdād

Nāḩiyat al Karmah

24 km away · Al Anbār

Baghdad

26 km away · Baghdād

Al Fallūjah

37 km away · Al Anbār

Nāḩiyat Khān Banī Sa‘d

38 km away · Diyālá

Ad Dujayl

43 km away · Şalāḩ ad Dīn

Nāḩiyat al ‘Āmirīyah

43 km away · Al Anbār

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 Sab‘ al Būr

Sab‘ al Būr is one of the key cities in Iraq. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ع.د484,692 ($370), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ع.د143,568 ($110) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ع.د1,117,726 ($853) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ع.د862,552 ($658) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sab‘ al Būr is ع.د609,150 ($465). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ع.د630,099 ($481) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sab‘ al Būr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ع.د484,692 ($370) per month in Sab‘ al Būr including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Iraq.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sab‘ al Būr?
A net salary of around ع.د630,099 ($481) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sab‘ al Būr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sab‘ al Būr is ع.د609,150 ($465).
How much is rent in Sab‘ al Būr?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ع.د206,378 ($158) per month in the city centre and ع.د143,568 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ع.د430,703 ($329).
Is Sab‘ al Būr cheaper than Iraq on average?
Yes — Sab‘ al Būr is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Iraq average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sab‘ al Būr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ع.د115,982 ($89) in Sab‘ al Būr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ع.د5,117 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ع.د1,535 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sab‘ al Būr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sab‘ al Būr is estimated at ع.د18,762 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sab‘ al Būr are estimates based on Iraq national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.