Cost of Living in Baghdad
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Baghdad, Iraq.
Overall, the cost of living in Baghdad is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)22
Groceries index19
Dining out index18
Transport index13
Utilities index16
Median annual salary$7,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$180
Est. monthly healthcare premium$30
YoY inflation5.0%
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