🇮🇶 Iraq · #441 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Baghdad

Close to the Iraq average

Ranked #441 of 538 cities · More expensive than 18% of cities worldwide

Compared to Iraq average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Baghdad

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom IQD 415,270/mo ≈ $317 IQD 311,453/mo ≈ $238 25%
3-Bedroom IQD 721,810/mo ≈ $551 IQD 541,358/mo ≈ $413 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.3% Average
Rent
+0.7% Average
Groceries
-1.7% Average
Restaurants
-2.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+1.9% Average

Living in Baghdad: What to Expect

Baghdad is average by global standards (ranked #441 of 538 cities). It is 0.3% cheaper than the Iraq average, based on 2 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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