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

Borde jag flytta till Baghdad?

64.7% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-64.7%

vs NYC

IQD 457,190

Uppskattad hyra i

48.2

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Baghdad?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Baghdad

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

35.3 Affordable

Hyra

11.7 Very affordable

Livsmedel

31.0 Very affordable

Restauranger

31.9 Very affordable

Köpkraft

48.2 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Baghdad

1 rum — Stadskärna IQD 457,190/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum IQD 342,893/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna IQD 796,480/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇶 Erbil

Iraq

CoL index 36.5

Jämför Erbil vs Baghdad → →

🇵🇭 Manila

Philippines

CoL index 34.9

Jämför Manila vs Baghdad → →

🇲🇾 Kuching

Malaysia

CoL index 35.7

Jämför Kuching vs Baghdad → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Baghdad — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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