Cost of living comparison

Philippines

compared to

Iraq

Baghdad vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 10.5% cheaper than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 9.3% less in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 52.6% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 4.2% more in Baghdad
Housing: pay 27.0% more in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 67.6% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 43.4% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 18.4% less in Baghdad

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

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Baghdad vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 9.3% less for restaurants

	Manila	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.58 ₱351.45	$4.79 IQD7,272	-14.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 ₱251.03	$7.63 IQD11,589	+91.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.40 ₱88.36	$0.38 IQD583	-72.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 ₱53.31	$0.24 IQD362	-71.8%
Average			-9.3%

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pay 52.6% less for groceries

	Manila	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$1.44 ₱90.93	$0.81 IQD1,223	-44.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 ₱244.77	$1.93 IQD2,930	-50.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.23 ₱455.56	$4.02 IQD6,102	-44.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 ₱143.70	$1.90 IQD2,881	-16.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.18 ₱137.50	$2.14 IQD3,254	-1.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 ₱93.83	$0.52 IQD789	-65.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 ₱53.49	$0.49 IQD745	-42.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.36 ₱85.76	$0.48 IQD730	-64.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 ₱51.97	$0.35 IQD526	-58.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱64.97	$0.30 IQD453	-71.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱75.72	$0.30 IQD460	-74.8%
Average			-52.6%

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pay 4.2% more for transportation

	Manila	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 ₱312.22	$2.46 IQD3,729	-50.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.75 ₱803.31	$22.90 IQD34,768	+79.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$19,083.90 IQD29M	-10.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱160.16	$14.50 IQD22,020	+470.5%
Average			+4.2%

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pay 27.0% more for housing

	Manila	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	$42.17 IQD64,020	+74.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	$575.90 IQD874K	+5.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	$365.77 IQD555K	+29.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	$164.12 IQD249K	+74.5%
Average			+27.0%

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pay 67.6% less for childcare

	Manila	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	$167.78 IQD255K	-72.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱563K	$3,458.96 IQD5M	-61.3%
Average			-67.6%

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pay 43.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱75.31	$3.82 IQD5,795	+219.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.55 ₱160.66	$3.11 IQD4,716	+21.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.11 ₱195.81	$1.91 IQD2,897	-38.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	$46.95 IQD71,275	+9.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.77 ₱426.76	$10.73 IQD16,283	+58.3%
Average			+43.4%

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pay 18.4% less for clothing

	Manila	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	$28.84 IQD43,782	-50.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	$32.65 IQD49,577	+18.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	$68.76 IQD104K	-10.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	$48.35 IQD73,400	-15.9%
Average			-18.4%

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