Cost of living
Al Anbar compared to Baghdad Governorate
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Overview comparison
Al AnbarBaghdad Governorate
Consumer prices in Baghdad Governorate are roughly 38% higher than in Al Anbar.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 426 | 649 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,496 | 1,458 |
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| Without rent one person | 372 | 352 |
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| Without rent one family | 921 | 1,117 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 150.8 | 329.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 285.44 | 563.14 |
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| Food person | 246 | 256 |
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| Food family | 567 | 566 |
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| Transport person | 57.93 | 79.26 |
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| Transport family | 226.58 | 245.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 66.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.2 | 5.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.18 | 24.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.95 | 6.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 | 3.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.65 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.58 | 343.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 105.46 | 198.92 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 244.69 | 713.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 245.22 | 393.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.24 | 63.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.05 | 111.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.51 | 40.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.01 | 7.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 884 | 1,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 492 | 617 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.19% | 43.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.79 | 14.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.44 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.51 | 0.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 6.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.04 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.06 | 12.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Al Anbar | Baghdad Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.59 | 28.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.3 | 7.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.43 | 14.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.8 | 4.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.82 | 32.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.57 | 46.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 60.73 | 128.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 648 | 1,988 |
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