Cost of living
Afghanistan compared to Iraq
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Overview comparison
AfghanistanIraq
Consumer prices in Iraq are roughly 46% higher than in Afghanistan.
Cost of living
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| Total with rent one person | 629 | 745 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,082 | 1,944 |
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| Without rent one person | 248 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 785 | 1,193 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 245.76 | 370.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 410.57 | 546.22 |
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| Food person | 148 | 204 |
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| Food family | 396 | 681 |
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| Transport person | 87.05 | 92.42 |
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| Transport family | 200.1 | 285.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.55 years | 74.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 4.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.48 | 20.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.08 | 7.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.26 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 2.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 160.94 | 360.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 98.2 | 169.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 265.38 | 650.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 136.03 | 367.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.83 | 53.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.91 | 107.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 89.91 | 36.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.97 | 9.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 428 | 1,742 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 287 | 578 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.46% | 44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.71 | 17.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 1.42 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.55 | 1.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.04 | 5.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.17 | 5.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.13 | 10.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.92 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Afghanistan | Iraq |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.93 | 35.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.63 | 8.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.32 | 15.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.65 | 4.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.24 | 30.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.12 | 58.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 29.45 | 137.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,659 | 2,778 |
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