Salmān Bāk, Baghdād, Iraq · Population 117,500
▼ -6% vs Iraq average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ع.د5,502 ($4.20) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ع.د22,008 ($16.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ع.د1,651 ($1.26) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ع.د124,712 ($95.20) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ع.د20,174 ($15.40) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ع.د53,186 ($40.60) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ع.د15,406 ($11.76) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ع.د15,406 ($11.76) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ع.د4,035 ($3.08) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د225,975 ($173) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ع.د157,200 ($120) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ع.د471,600 ($360) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Salmān Bāk 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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ع.د557,885 ($426) / moSalmān Bāk 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 Salmān Bāk 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.