Cost of living comparison

Saint Lucia

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Iraq

Baghdad vs. Castries Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 33.1% cheaper than Castries.

Restaurants: pay 46.7% less in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 72.7% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 45.5% less in Baghdad
Housing: pay 21.2% more in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 21.1% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 6.8% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 50.5% less in Baghdad

The cost of housing and entertainment and sports in Baghdad are more expensive than in Castries. Expenses including groceries, clothing, restaurants, transportation, and childcare are lower in Baghdad.

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Baghdad vs. Castries Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Baghdad instead of Castries, you would:

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pay 46.7% less for restaurants

	Castries	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.25 EC$25.00	$4.79 IQD7,272	-48.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.33 EC$22.50	$7.63 IQD11,589	-8.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.94 EC$5.25	$0.38 IQD583	-80.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.97 EC$2.62	$0.24 IQD362	-75.4%
Average			-46.7%

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pay 72.7% less for groceries

	Castries	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$1.86 EC$5.02	$0.81 IQD1,223	-56.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.61 EC$15.17	$1.93 IQD2,930	-65.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.75 EC$20.95	$4.02 IQD6,102	-48.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.61 EC$12.47	$1.90 IQD2,881	-58.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.10 EC$11.09	$2.14 IQD3,254	-47.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.89 EC$10.50	$0.52 IQD789	-86.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.75 EC$2.02	$0.49 IQD745	-34.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.48 IQD730	-87.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$6.66 EC$18.00	$0.35 IQD526	-94.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.54 EC$4.17	$0.30 IQD453	-80.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.93 EC$2.50	$0.30 IQD460	-67.2%
Average			-72.7%

Castries vs. Baghdad - Cost of groceries

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pay 45.5% less for transportation

	Castries	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.83 EC$15.75	$2.46 IQD3,729	-57.9%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$22.90 IQD34,768
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,901.46 EC$70,000.00	$19,083.90 IQD29M	-26.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$14.50 IQD22,020
Average			-45.5%

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pay 21.2% more for housing

	Castries	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$48.60 EC$131.33	$42.17 IQD64,020	-13.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$456.36 EC$1,233.33	$575.90 IQD874K	+26.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$345.35 EC$933.33	$365.77 IQD555K	+5.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.32 EC$254.90	$164.12 IQD249K	+74.0%
Average			+21.2%

Castries vs. Baghdad - Cost of housing

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pay 21.1% less for childcare

	Castries	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$212.76 EC$575.00	$167.78 IQD255K	-21.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$3,458.96 IQD5M
Average			-21.1%

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pay 6.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Castries	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.78 EC$7.50	$3.82 IQD5,795	+37.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$3.11 IQD4,716	-16.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$1.91 IQD2,897	-79.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.63 EC$112.50	$46.95 IQD71,275	+12.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.55 EC$15.00	$10.73 IQD16,283	+93.2%
Average			+6.8%

Castries vs. Baghdad - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 50.5% less for clothing

	Castries	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$83.25 EC$225.00	$28.84 IQD43,782	-65.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$50.88 EC$137.50	$32.65 IQD49,577	-35.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.01 EC$300.00	$68.76 IQD104K	-38.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.01 EC$300.00	$48.35 IQD73,400	-56.4%
Average			-50.5%

Castries vs. Baghdad - Cost of clothing

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