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Kenya

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Iraq

Baghdad vs. Nairobi Cost of Living Summary

Baghdad is 1.4% cheaper than Nairobi.

Restaurants: pay 18.3% less in Baghdad
Groceries: pay 28.6% less in Baghdad
Transportation: pay 40.4% less in Baghdad
Housing: pay 68.8% more in Baghdad
Childcare: pay 56.5% less in Baghdad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 14.6% more in Baghdad
Clothing: pay 1.6% less in Baghdad

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

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Baghdad vs. Nairobi Cost Breakdown

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pay 18.3% less for restaurants

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.16 KES799.26	$4.79 IQD7,272	-22.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.54 KES849.21	$7.63 IQD11,589	+16.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.64 KES83.49	$0.38 IQD583	-40.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.59 KES76.60	$0.24 IQD362	-59.6%
Average			-18.3%

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pay 28.6% less for groceries

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Bread 1 loaf	$0.55 KES71.20	$0.81 IQD1,223	+46.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.32 KES690.75	$1.93 IQD2,930	-63.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.32 KES430.19	$4.02 IQD6,102	+21.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.73 KES224.03	$1.90 IQD2,881	+9.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.90 KES375.95	$2.14 IQD3,254	-26.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 KES197.47	$0.52 IQD789	-65.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.08	$0.49 IQD745	+0.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.91 KES118.11	$0.48 IQD730	-47.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.51 KES65.97	$0.35 IQD526	-31.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.93	$0.30 IQD453	-39.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.19	$0.30 IQD460	-37.8%
Average			-28.6%

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pay 40.4% less for transportation

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.96 KES773.87	$2.46 IQD3,729	-58.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.20 KES5,994.46	$22.90 IQD34,768	-50.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,558.36 KES3M	$19,083.90 IQD29M	-11.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.86 KES1,798.34	$14.50 IQD22,020	+4.7%
Average			-40.4%

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pay 68.8% more for housing

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$34.94 KES4,534.27	$42.17 IQD64,020	+20.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$445.43 KES57,799.49	$575.90 IQD874K	+29.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$216.55 KES28,099.01	$365.77 IQD555K	+68.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$42.75 KES5,547.48	$164.12 IQD249K	+283.9%
Average			+68.8%

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pay 56.5% less for childcare

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$248.58 KES32,255.88	$167.78 IQD255K	-32.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,318.78 KES2M	$3,458.96 IQD5M	-71.9%
Average			-56.5%

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pay 14.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.31 KES299.72	$3.82 IQD5,795	+65.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.64 KES343.02	$3.11 IQD4,716	+17.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.54 KES459.57	$1.91 IQD2,897	-46.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$50.37 KES6,535.62	$46.95 IQD71,275	-6.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.70 KES999.08	$10.73 IQD16,283	+39.3%
Average			+14.6%

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pay 1.6% less for clothing

	Nairobi	Baghdad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$28.10 KES3,646.63	$28.84 IQD43,782	+2.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$29.04 KES3,768.70	$32.65 IQD49,577	+12.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.92 KES9,073.43	$68.76 IQD104K	-1.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$58.58 KES7,601.62	$48.35 IQD73,400	-17.5%
Average			-1.6%

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