Capital city in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Cost of living in Baghdad

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Baghdad

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about ().

Prices in Baghdad

Typical 2026 ranges in IQD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	IQD	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	ع.د500,000–1M	$382–763
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	ع.د300,000–600,000	$229–458
Mid-range hotel room (night)	ع.د100,000–200,000	$76–153
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	ع.د4,000–8,000	$3.1–6.1
Mid-range restaurant, per person	ع.د15,000–30,000	$11–23
Cappuccino	ع.د3,000–6,000	$2.3–4.6
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	ع.د1,000–2,000	$0.8–1.5
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	ع.د5,000–10,000	$3.8–7.6
Work and life
Gym membership (month)	ع.د50,000–100,000	$38–76
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	ع.د15,000–30,000	$11–23

Quick answers

How much is rent in Baghdad?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ع.د500,000–1M ($382–763) a month in the center and ع.د300,000–600,000 ($229–458) outside it.

How much does food cost in Baghdad?

A local meal is ع.د4,000–8,000 ($3.1–6.1); a mid-range restaurant is ع.د15,000–30,000 ($11–23) per person.

Is Iraq expensive?

Prices in Iraq are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.