Should I move to Baghdad?

Baghdad, Iraq has a cost of living 65.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.5). It is ranked #441 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 52.5 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 65.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.5). Groceries are 70.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 67.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IQD 415,270 per month. Local purchasing power index is 52.5 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇶 Iraq · #441 of 538 cities · 2026

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65.5% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-65.5%

vs NYC

IQD 415,270

Affitto stimato a

52.5

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

34.5 Very affordable

Affitto

10.6 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

29.9 Very affordable

Ristoranti

32.3 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

52.5 Weak

Affitto stimato a Baghdad

1 camera — Centro città IQD 415,270/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro IQD 311,453/mo

3 camere — Centro città IQD 721,810/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

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

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