Should I move to Baghdad?

Baghdad, Iraq has a cost of living 64.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 35.3). It is ranked #450 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 48.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Baghdad?

The cost of living in Baghdad is 64.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 35.3). Groceries are 69.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IQD 457,190 per month. Local purchasing power index is 48.2 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇶 Iraq · #450 of 546 cities · 2026

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64.7% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-64.7%

vs NYC

IQD 457,190

Affitto stimato a

48.2

Potere d'Acquisto

Weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Baghdad

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

35.3 Affordable

Affitto

11.7 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

31.0 Very affordable

Ristoranti

31.9 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

48.2 Weak

Affitto stimato a Baghdad

1 camera — Centro città IQD 457,190/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro IQD 342,893/mo

3 camere — Centro città IQD 796,480/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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